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Prayut spurns political parties' opposition to draft charter
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shrugged off political parties' opposition to the draft constitution, saying he would not care if they refused to run in the next general election.
Democrats slam senate PM move and charter
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» The Democrat Party has opposed the move to allow appointed senators to take part in selecting a prime minister, warning it could spark greater political conflict.
Wissanu: Campaigns not allowed
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/03/2016
» Campaigns against the draft constitution will be banned except in debates held by the Election Commission, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said.
Prawit confident constitution will pass referendum
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/02/2016
» Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon believes the draft charter will be approved in the public referendum, saying the new charter is aimed at effectively preventing corruption.
Europe's invitation to Yingluck 'must be verified'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/11/2015
» Government authorities see the need to verify reports the European Parliament has invited former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to visit Europe and share her views on the situation in Thailand, even though the offer was made privately.
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.
NCPO defends detentions
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/09/2015
» The government on Saturday brushed aside calls for an end to the military detention of suspects, urging international organisations to study the local political context before wading in with demands.
Reshuffle of provincial governors on cabinet agenda
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/09/2015
» The cabinet would today consider a reshuffle of provincial governors, with 58 positions on the table, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said before going in to the meeting on Tuesday.
Wissanu: S44 best way to end Thaksin controversy
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/09/2015
» The use of Section 44 of the interim constitution to strip former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his police rank was a good way to end the controversy once and for all, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.
Wissanu: 14 students must be tried in military court
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/06/2015
» The 14 arrested students of the New Democracy Movement must be tried in the military court as required by the law, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.