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Axeing parties not helpful
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court's ruling on Wednesday, ordering the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) -- the winner of last year's general election -- was no surprise.
Party bans no solution
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2023
» Now the election is drawing near, concerns are arising over certain political tactics that may derail the government formation process, particularly if conservative factions cannot win a majority.
EC as arbiter of justice
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2023
» With two long-awaited organic laws governing the election of MPs and political parties coming into effect, politicians are geared up for the next general election that is set to take place on May 7 -- if parliament runs its course.
'Donor' poses test for EC
News, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2022
» A hot potato has landed in the lap of the Election Commission and it is putting the election regulatory authority's credibility and integrity to the test again.
EC credibility put to test
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2020
» Despite being the keeper of rules, the Election Commission (EC) never really informed political parties that there are regulations barring them from taking out loans.
Allow judicial criticism
News, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2019
» When law lecturer-turned-politician Piyabutr Saengkanokkul read out a statement by his Future Forward Party (FFP) on the Constitutional Court's dissolution of the Thai Raksa Chart Party in March, it did not cause him much trouble.
Victory's high price tag
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2019
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) is paying a high price for coming in as the second runner-up in the general election. Key FFP figures -- namely party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul -- have been slapped with dubious criminal accusations that were brought against them by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Stop salvo against FFP
News, Editorial, Published on 28/03/2019
» According to the unofficial and partial results issued by the Election Commission (EC), the Future Forward Party (FFP) received almost six million votes and at least 80 seats in the House of Representatives in Sunday's general election. That makes it the third-largest party with about 18% of the popular vote.
EC under the microscope
News, Editorial, Published on 16/03/2019
» With just about a week to go until the general election, the Election Commission (EC) is still facing a crisis of confidence over its impartiality and competence.
Feast probe tastes a bit off
News, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2019
» The result of an Election Commission (EC) probe into a lavish fundraising banquet organised by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) seems to raise more questions than answers.