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Constitutional perks
News, Postbag, Published on 04/02/2020
» The recent article re the ombudsmen's perks falls neatly into line with the similar perks granted to the judiciary which are perfectly explained in a very accurate assessment of recent Thai politics by the Cambridge University Press who articulated that "Meechai's constitution is designed to give more concrete power to an unelected elite minority -- the army, the judiciary and 'independent' organisations". It goes on to suggest that " the voters' electoral mandate will be less meaningful in deciding who should govern.
Celebrating constitutional rule
News, Published on 26/01/2020
» The Indian diaspora in Thailand on Sunday marks the 71st year since their motherland became a republic and the day its constitution went into effect. Ahead of India's Republic Day, Indian Ambassador to Thailand Suchitra Durai talks to the Bangkok Post about relations between the countries as well as regional ties.
Constitutional Court disbands FFP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2020
» The Constitutional Court has dissolved the Future Forward Party (FFP) and banned its executives from politics for 10 years for accepting 191.2 million baht from an illegitimate source.
Constitutional Court suspends Prayut
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2022
» The Constitutional Court has voted 5-4 in ordering Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suspended from duty.
Army chief: Maintain constitutional monarchy
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/04/2019
» Politicians, lecturers and students must obey the rules and not try to overthrow the constitutional monarchy or the country could suffer another civil war, army chief Apirat Kongsompong said at the 1st Division, King's Guard on Tuesday.
Constitutional changes 'risk court intervention'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2021
» Parliament will spend at least two days this week deliberating charter amendments amid concerns they might run into a technical glitch.
Constitutional amendments get royal endorsement
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2021
» A royal command approving a constitutional amendment bill passed by parliament on Sept 10 has been issued. It was published in the Royal Gazette on Sunday.
Thammasat affirms support for constitutional monarchy
Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/08/2020
» The Thammasat University Council on Thursday affirmed its support for a constitutional monarchy, and said the university would allow lawful student activities on its grounds.
Senators crucial factor in constitutional change
News, Published on 16/08/2020
» The coup-installed 250 senators will be a decisive factor in constitutional amendments pushed by several parties and it remains to be seen whether the Senate's role in charter change can help defuse political tensions stemming from student protesters who are also demanding charter revisions.
Two nominees chosen for Constitutional Court
Published on 08/05/2025
» A selection committee has chosen nominees to fill two vacant Constitutional Court seats, after court president Nakharin Mektrairat and judge Punya Udchachon completed their seven-year terms.