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10% inheritance levy passes first hurdle amid opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/12/2014
» An inheritance tax bill on Thursday passed its first reading in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) as debate raged over whether it would help address social inequality, as intended, or trigger asset flight.
NLA drops bid to probe Kittiratt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/12/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has dropped impeachment bids against former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong and a group of 310 MPs.
NRC debates anti-graft ideas
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) on Monday began discussing proposals compiled and submitted by 18 of its panels, with a focus on empowering independent anti-graft organisations to deal with corrupt politicians and state officials.
Elected PM plan faces NRC heat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2014
» Heated debate is expected over calls for the direct election of the prime minister and the cabinet as the National Reform Council (NRC) begins hearing proposals from its 18 committees today.
German-style vote wins backing
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2014
» Constitution drafters have approved a proposal for Thailand to adopt its own version of the German electoral system.
CDC accepts German method
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2014
» Constitution drafters have approved in principle a proposal of a reform panel that the German electoral system be used in Thailand's elections.
Rubber bill passes hurdle
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2014
» A bill to revamp the management of the rubber industry passed its first reading in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday.
Govt 'hands tied' on rubber prices
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2014
» The government said yesterday it is a difficult task to shore up rubber prices to 80 baht per kilogramme as its hands are tied by market mechanisms.
Panel backs poll for PM
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2014
» The majority on the political reform committee under the National Reform Council (NRC) agrees the prime minister and the cabinet should be directly elected by the public, instead of by the House of Representatives.
Charter adds civil rights to school courses
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2014
» The Constitution Drafting Committee has agreed to incorporate civil rights in the school curriculum, saying it's important to make students aware of their rights and responsibilities from an early age.