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Wissanu: Referendum bill pending royal approval
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2016
» The bill governing August's constitutional referendum has been forwarded to His Majesty the King, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Tuesday.
Pheu Thai's statement 'not against the law'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Pheu Thai Party has not violated the public referendum law by urging voters to reject the draft charter, because the legslation is still being deliberated by the National Legislative Assembly and has not yet been passed, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
Wissanu: Campaigns not allowed
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/03/2016
» Campaigns against the draft constitution will be banned except in debates held by the Election Commission, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said.
Wissanu to mediate charter row
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/03/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has agreed to hold talks with disgruntled members of independent state agencies who are unhappy with proposals in the draft constitution.
Election can be announced next Jan
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/02/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam expects the next general election to be announced in January 2016 as election-related laws can be prepared in advance.
PM: Focus on candidate quality
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/01/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday it did not matter which agencies end up being responsible for organising new elections because the quality of candidates was more important.
Somchai apologises for 'bandits' remark
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/01/2015
» Election Commission member Somchai Srisuthiyakorn on Monday apologised to local-government officials over a comment some interpreted as likening Interior Ministry bureaucrats to “bandits” when it came to running elections.
Niwattumrong denies Senate talks plan
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/05/2014
» Acting caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan on Friday denied a report that he will meet with a Senate committee on Saturday to discuss the political crisis.
Acting PM insists on July 20 polls
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/05/2014
» Acting caretaker Prime Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan said on Monday he will lead the caretaker government in crucial talks with the Election Commission on holding a national election on July 20.
Planned polls in doubt, says EC chief
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/05/2014
» Election Commission chairman Supachai Somcharoen on Friday cast doubt on a planned election due to concern over escalating political tensions after anti-government protesters launched a major rally.