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Wissanu confirms election to take place in 2017
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/04/2016
» The first general election in two years will definitely take place next year regardless of the referendum's outcome although it may not be in July as planned earlier, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
PM seeks speedier time frame for charter drafting
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/09/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has suggested trimming down a planned six-month time frame to draft a new constitution and amending the interim charter to speed up the process towards democracy.
Charter amendment won't mandate referendum
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/05/2015
» A planned amendment to the interim charter will pave the way for a referendum on the new constitution, but won’t mandate one, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Wednesday.
Crunch day looms on referendum
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/05/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Thursday it will become clear by Tuesday whether the draft charter will be put to a referendum.
PM proposes reform panel to end unrest
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 25/12/2013
» Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra detailed a proposed panel to work on comprehensive reforms on Wednesday, with a commitment that the next government formed after the elections would translate its proposals into actions.
PM urges calm ahead of court ruling
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 19/11/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called for calm ahead of tomorrow's Constitution Court ruling on the proposed charter amendment to alter the make-up of the Senate.
Section 190 passes final reading in stormy session
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/11/2013
» A joint sitting of parliament yesterday passed the third and final reading of a draft amendment to Section 190 of the constitution that reduces the scope of international treaties and agreements that need parliamentary approval.
Phongthep warns charter court not to overstep mark
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/10/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister Phongthep Thepkanchana has warned the Constitution Court not to overstep its authority and interfere in legislative branch affairs.
Parliament resumes charter debate
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/08/2013
» The joint sitting of parliament has resumed deliberation of a constitution amendment bill on the makeup of the Senate after a tri-partite whips' meeting agreed to allow 57 MPs who had earlier been barred to take part.
PM wants Abhisit to join reform talks
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/08/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Tuesday that she wants Democrat Party and opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva to take part in the political reform forum so that all parties involved can together find a way out of the crisis afflicting the country.