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Charter challenge
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 18/02/2019
» Pro-democracy forces in Myanmar have launched a new bid to change the country’s constitution. With 18 months left before the 2020 elections, the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) has initiated a process in parliament that it hopes will amend the military-drafted charter — and give the party an appealing campaign issue. It is the latest evidence that the country has been plunged into “Syndrome 2020” in the lead-up to the elections.
Bangkok bus agency to launch bus app
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/05/2019
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority is planning to launch a mobile application called "City go" to benefit commuters.
Charter court controversy
News, Published on 15/02/2020
» The 3.2-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year was back in the House of Representatives on Thursday for a re-vote and the document looks to be on track for enactment.
Charter change boost
News, Published on 27/10/2020
» A bid to amend the 2017 constitution is likely to be hastened when parliament reconvenes next month after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told a special meeting on Monday that the scrutiny process should be completed by December.
Army above charter?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/12/2020
» It didn't surprise me that the Constitutional Court exonerated PM Prayut Chan-o-cha (BP, Dec 3), but what freaked me out was the court's opinion.
Charter needs uncorrupting
News, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2019
» Touted by its drafters as an anti-corruption tool, the 2017 constitution features many strict measures aimed to promote good governance and prevent graft.
Charter stokes downturn
News, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2019
» The government can blame its trouble in dealing with the economic slowdown and its recent defeat in a Lower House vote on one thing -- the 2017 constitution.
Charter amendment 'necessary'
News, Published on 15/12/2019
» The country is at a crossroads in that it must decide whether it needs to rewrite the current constitution in blood or if it should be amended with everybody's consent, Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said on Saturday.
Charter bid stalls
Published on 03/09/2024
» บรรยากาศการประชุมสภาฯ พิจารณาร่างพระราชบัญญัติงบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ 2568 ระหว่างวันที่ 3-5 กันยายน 2567Published caption : Politicians debate bills in parliament.
Respect the charter
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2023
» A parliamentary resolution on Wednesday that rejected the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister has perplexed most, if not all, legal experts in the country, many of whom may be wondering if it complies with the 2017 charter.