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Baht Better Spent
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2020
» On Monday, the Royal Thai Navy defended its controversial purchase of two Chinese submarines at a humungous price tag of B22.5 billion (that's 11-digits, if you're wondering). The purchase incited online backlash for its inopportune timing, given the severe impact of Covid-19 on the economy. Not to mention, speculation of good ole corruption synonymous with a procurement project.
Govt shoots down S44 panel motion
News, Published on 05/12/2019
» The opposition's motion to look into the impacts of orders issued under Section 44 of the interim charter was shot down on Wednesday when the government managed to secure a quorum and call a fresh vote.
Lost S44 bid not the end
News, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2019
» After putting up a tough fight, the Prayut Chan-o-cha coalition government has narrowly defeated a motion to set up a panel to study the impact of orders issued under the contentious Section 44 of the coup charter. However, there is very little for it to feel proud about.
S44 panel vote on knife-edge
News, Published on 04/12/2019
» The House of Representatives will on Wednesday vote again on a motion to set up a committee to scrutinise Section 44, after the previous vote ended in a shock defeat for the government following conflicts within the coalition.
Key coalition figures to meet over S44 loss
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend a meeting aimed at strengthening ties among key figures of the coalition parties on Tuesday, Digital Economy and Society Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta said on Monday.
S44 panel vote sparks walkout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/11/2019
» The House of Representatives was thrown into turmoil on Wednesday after both sides were locked in conflict over voting for a panel to study the effects of orders issued under Section 44.
PM asks Thais to be patient
News, Published on 16/07/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the Thai people to be patient with his new government as it has no sweeping special powers, unlike its predecessor over the previous five years.
PM issues final S44 order
News, Published on 10/07/2019
» The last order under the sweeping powers of Section 44 has been issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, lifting media bans and transferring all cases involving offences against his orders to civilian courts.
Civil groups bid to scrap S44 orders
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/06/2019
» Twenty-three civic groups led by Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw) yesterday launched its campaign seeking the nullification of 35 regime orders that it says violate civil rights and democratic principles.
PM invokes S44 to halt NBTC picks
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/06/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked Section 44 to suspend the process of selecting new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) until the new legislation that governs the organisation comes into force.