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Thai, foreign press 'face similar pressures'
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 21/11/2015
» Pressures facing the Thai media are apparently no better than those in other countries, a seminar was told yesterday.
Abhisit wants NRC to reject draft charter
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 25/08/2015
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called for the National Reform Council to vote down the draft constitution on Sept 6, saying the proposed establishment of an all-powerful "crisis committee" is unacceptable.
Packed draft charter needs trimming down, PM says
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 08/05/2015
» The draft constitution is highly controversial and its contents should be trimmed down in order to gain approval, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
Digital lawmaker defends bills amid concerns over privacy
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 12/02/2015
» The architect of the government's 10 controversial "digital economy" bills defended the proposed policies at a media seminar yesterday, arguing the laws are necessary to drive economic growth.
Wissanu hints at revisions to cyber bills
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 07/02/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has admitted that some of the government's digital- and computer-related bills may need revising following complaints about privacy and rights violations.
Panel proposes amnesty decree
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 09/12/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) subcommittee for reconciliation chaired by Anek Laothamatas will propose for inclusion in the new constitution a provision granting amnesty to people who took part in political unrest between 2005-2014, according to an informed source.
Constitution 'must balance' state powers
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 08/11/2014
» The charter drafting process must focus on maintaining the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Military in line for doctorates
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 10/10/2014
» A bill to allow military academic institutes to offer doctoral education passed its first reading by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday.
Insiders say Dems must change
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 23/12/2013
» It's ironic that despite being the oldest political party in the country, with more than 2.8 million members and a well-established network of 118 branches, the Democrats have failed to win an election in the past 21 years.
Abhisit uncontested as Democrat leader
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 17/12/2013
» Abhisit Vejjajiva has been re-elected leader of the Democrat Party during the party's annual assembly.