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NLA waves through budget
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly passed the 2015 budget bill Monday — its first big task since being formed — without a single dissenting vote.
Pornpetch resigns as Ombudsman
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/08/2014
» Pornpetch Wichitcholchai submitted his resignation as Ombudsman on Wednesday to avoid a conflict of interest now that he is serving as president of the National Legislative Assembly.
Rough justice risks derailing reform
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/08/2014
» Resounding calls for reform could be heard on a daily basis throughout the protracted political crisis that led to the coup in May. Since seizing power, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has promised to deliver that reform.
Thousands to propose NRC candidates
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/08/2014
» The sheer number of organisations eligible to nominate National Reform Council (NRC) candidates could seriously hamper the process of setting it up, the Election Commission (EC) has warned.
Reform Council selection to begin 'next week'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/08/2014
» The Election Commission (EC) expects the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to announce the start of the National Reform Council (NRC) selection process on Wednesday.
Activists call for sex assault law change
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/08/2014
» Human rights advocates and female activists have called for a judicial reform and a revamp to the laws that deal with sexual violence against women.
Yingluck, former ministers face fresh allegations
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/07/2014
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and eight other politicians and police are being accused of abusing authority by taking trips around the country before February’s later-nullified election, an Election Commission source said.
EC targets bad apples in screening
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2014
» The Election Commission (EC) says its proposal to impose tough qualifications on candidates contesting elections is aimed at preventing people with tarnished records from entering politics.
EC draws up poll reform proposals
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2014
» The Election Commission (EC) has come up with several electoral reform proposals which include giving MPs more independence from their parties.
EC looks to screen poll candidates
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2014
» The Election Commission (EC) is looking at screening election candidates and political parties more tightly to prevent politicians from abusing their powers after assuming office.