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‘Majority’ disagree with amnesty bill
Published on 13/06/2024
» The majority of people surveyed by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives disagree with a bill sponsored by civil society groups seeking amnesty in political and lese-majeste cases dating back to September 2006.
Thaksin hints he knows who’s behind anti-PM push
Published on 25/05/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, yesterday dropped a hint that he knows who is behind the legal move led by 40 caretaker senators that may cost Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin his job.
Referendum law tweaked for charter rewrite
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/05/2024
» The referendum law is being amended in six areas, with electronic votes now being permitted, and the first round of the referendum on rewriting the constitution is expected towards the end of the year, according to the panel studying the issue.
Campaigners use Songkran to urge people to run for Senate
Published on 16/04/2024
» Political activists are using the Songkran holiday to urge returnees to convince family and friends in their home provinces to seek seats in the Senate, in hopes of making it harder for influential figures to parade into Parliament.
Pheu Thai's big gamble
News, Published on 27/01/2024
» With the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) study on the 500-billion-baht digital wallet scheme now made public, the ruling Pheu Thai Party stands at a crossroads, according to political observers.
MFP backs Pheu Thai on 2 charter referendums
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/01/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has voiced support for Pheu Thai's proposal to hold two referendums on charter amendment and insisted that members of a charter drafting assembly must be elected.
Clarity sought on referendum questions
Published on 06/12/2023
» The charter referendum study panel will seek a clarification from the Election Commission (EC) on rules regarding any limitations on additional questions to be put to voters.
Govt hesitant to support MFP's amnesty bill push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Sunday poured cold water on the Move Forward Party's (MFP) political amnesty proposal, at least for now, saying the government would rather wait for a decision on the issue first.
Move Forward disputes referendum rules
Published on 17/11/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed a change in the criteria for a referendum on the constitution, saying the current requirement allows those who disagree with a proposed rewrite to easily thwart its adoption.
Phumtham touts progress in work to amend charter
Published on 24/10/2023
» Much progress has been made in the government’s efforts to amend the 2017 constitution, with more groups, including the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), agreeing to have their say on Nov 2 as to what an ideal charter-drafting process should be, said Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Tuesday.