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Clarity on Senate poll rules expected on Friday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is expected to offer clarity on Friday about the ramifications of a Constitutional Court decision on Wednesday to hear a petition seeking its ruling on whether four controversial provisions in the organic law governing the Senate election breach the charter.
EC must be ready for poll
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2024
» With its complex rules and unclear regulations, the Senate election is predicted to induce a major headache. Yet, the conundrum surrounding it is far beyond any expectations.
Court accepts petition on Senate poll rules
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court yesterday accepted for consideration petitions filed by Senate election candidates asking it to rule if four controversial provisions in the organic law governing the poll are in breach of the charter.
Election Commission must be proactive
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Senate election process has kicked off with little fanfare. As of Monday, a little over 36,000 people had registered for the race, raising questions about the Election Commission's (EC) chances of achieving its target of getting at least 100,000 people to take part in the process.
Lack of clear rules risks causing delays
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/05/2024
» A seminar held yesterday by the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) warned that the lack of clarity on election rules risks causing a delay in the election process, especially since hundreds of thousands of candidates are expected to enter the race in the coming weeks.
Election Commission warns against 'meddling' in Senate poll
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2024
» Individuals who are found guilty of manipulating the senator election process could be banned from participating in politics for life, the Election Commission (EC) warned on Sunday.
Just getting the job done
News, Published on 26/08/2023
» The new ruling party, Pheu Thai, has made strides when many thought it had suffered a loss of dignity.
Wanchai expects 190 senators to vote for Srettha
Online Reporters, Published on 21/08/2023
» About 190 senators would vote in support of Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party as prime minister, senator Wanchai Sornsiri said on Monday.
In the Senate we trust? Or just a dream?
Oped, Published on 17/08/2023
» Finally, the Constitutional Court made a ruling by throwing out the Ombudsman's petition. Critics will scratch their heads as to why the court took weeks to decide that it would not consider the case.
Motion call leads to end of joint sitting
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/08/2023
» Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha yesterday adjourned a joint sitting after lawmakers began debating his decision to reject a motion on Pita Limjaroenrat's failed bid to become prime minister.