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Moves to rein in ethics complaints
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/09/2024
» According to PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil, political parties are expected to support a charter amendment proposal to prevent "overboard" interpretations of ethical standards for political office-holders.
No caretaker option for PM: Wissanu
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/08/2024
» Srettha Thavisin cannot serve as a caretaker prime minister if he is removed from office on Wednesday by the Constitutional Court over his controversial decision to appoint ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister, Wissanu Krea-ngam, the PM's adviser, said.
Blue is the colour as Senate takes centre stage in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/07/2024
» All eyes will soon be on the new Senate and its key role in charter amendment and the political power-play among coalition parties in the government.
Thaksin 'can help govt, but within limits'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/07/2024
» Wissanu Krea-ngam, the prime minister’s legal adviser, has hinted that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can work in any position except a political one to help the government after he completes his jail term next month.
Move Forward, Srettha rulings ‘by September’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/07/2024
» The Constitutional Court is likely to conclude two high-profile cases which will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and that of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin before September, according to court president Nakharin Mektrairat.
PM given 15 days to save job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered all parties involved in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ethics case to submit evidence within 15 days with the court scheduled to consider the case again on July 10.
PPRP seeks ruling on MoU with Cambodia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/06/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan has petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the 2001 Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand breaches the Thai constitution.
Clarity on Senate poll rules expected on Friday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is expected to offer clarity on Friday about the ramifications of a Constitutional Court decision on Wednesday to hear a petition seeking its ruling on whether four controversial provisions in the organic law governing the Senate election breach the charter.
Maris plans diplomatic visit to Cambodia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa plans to visit Cambodia to negotiate an overlapping claims area (OCA) in Koh Kood, the border province of Trat.
Invalidating Senate candidates ‘illegal’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» A legal expert has warned the Election Commission (EC) that its decision to invalidate some Senate candidates because their districts only have one group of applicants could be against the law.