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Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
EC preparing recommendation on Paiboon case
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/08/2019
» The Election Commission office is preparing recommendations for the five commissioners on the issue of MPs transferred from a dissolved party.
Hate speech, fake news 'on the rise'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2019
» Respected academic and peace advocate Chaiwat Satha-anand warned the violence caused by differences in political ideologies will get worse because of hate speech and fake news.
Thanathorn may face probe over Future Forward Party loan
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/05/2019
» Activist Srisuwan Janya is planning to petition the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has broken the law for giving a loan worth over 100 million baht to his own party.
Election Commission has final say on election date, says CDC
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2018
» The authority to set the election date rests with the Election Commission (EC), not the government, which is a departure from the previous constitution, according to a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).
Meechai welcomes new political guard
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/04/2018
» New political parties could break the dominance by existing parties which are struggling to reconfirm their members, according to chief charter writer Meechai Ruchupan and the main parties.
CDC chair backs pre-ban lift party talks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/04/2018
» Chief constitution writer Meechai Ruchupan has voiced his support for a discussion between the junta, political parties, and related agencies over poll preparations. Mr Meechai said the prime minister is in a position to help tackle problems that might get in the way of the election roadmap.
NCPO sacks poll agency's Somchai
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/03/2018
» Outspoken Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has been sacked by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) for "inappropriate conduct".
Politicians slam NLA for seeking poll delay
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/03/2018
» Politicians of all shades have united in a rare move to slam the National Legislative Assembly after its chief whip suggested all sides agree to a three-month election delay if they want to be sure the related organic bills won't face legal challenges in the future.