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Govt keeping mum on alternative constitution
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/04/2016
» The government won’t talk about any alternative to the draft constitution because it does not want to influence voting in August’s referendum, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Prayut: New one to be drafted if charter is rejected
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2016
» If the draft constitution is voted down in the Aug 7 referendum, a new one will be written from scratch and no past charter will be used in its place, said junta chief Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
Wissanu: Referendum bill pending royal approval
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/04/2016
» The bill governing August's constitutional referendum has been forwarded to His Majesty the King, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Tuesday.
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.
Prayut: Foreigners won't heed truth about Thailand
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has complained that many countries pay no attention to what really happened in Thailand and why he became the prime minister, but instead listen to an outlaw and liar who had fled the country.
Prayut reassures US investors
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured US investors that the government's financial measures will help spur Thailand's economic growth, benefiting economic integration both in the region and globally.
Prayut backs idea of 5 years of fully appointed Senate
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday endorsed a proposal to have the new Senate be fully appointed for five years to ensure stability once democracy is restored.
Prayut: Mechanism needed to keep new govt on track
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 23/02/2016
» The nation needs a special panel, or chamber of selected senators, for five years after a general election to ensure the new government follows the guidelines on national reform, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said at Government House on Tuesday.
PM's Office mulls question limit at Prayut press briefings
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/02/2016
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s communications team has proposed limiting the press pool covering the premier’s daily briefings to no more than four questions, a move that would decrease the odds of embarrassing gaffes and outbursts.
Kop this: Don't let PM 'walk alone'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/02/2016
» In an oblique reference to Liverpool football club's anthem "You'll never walk alone", the government spokesman has apologised to reporters on behalf of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who had expressed frustration at them the day before, asking them to "not let the premier walk alone".