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MPs face uphill battle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2025
» The latest move by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to summon 44 MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party -- now rebranded as the People's Party -- over allegations of serious ethical violations might affect the role of civilian-elected lawmakers.
Srettha out, what's next?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/08/2024
» Thai politics has again plunged into a precarious position after the Constitutional Court's judges ruled 5:4 that Srettha Thavisin is unfit to be prime minister because he appointed an ex-convict as a cabinet minister.
A law inviting contempt
News, Editorial, Published on 31/08/2019
» Two recent cases involving criticism of the judiciary by two academics have sparked questions over what constitutes contempt of court. The debate centres on provisions in two laws governing court procedures.
Charter needs uncorrupting
News, Editorial, Published on 30/08/2019
» Touted by its drafters as an anti-corruption tool, the 2017 constitution features many strict measures aimed to promote good governance and prevent graft.
Don't fight fire with fire
News, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2019
» The rule of law in this country has reached another defining moment, as the fate of 41 MPs now hangs in the balance after House Speaker Chuan Leekpai forwarded petitions to the Constitutional Court this week, seeking a ruling on whether they breached the charter's rule on media shareholdings.
Hold the EC accountable
News, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2019
» Given that its seven commissioners were chosen directly by the military regime's lawmakers, the Election Commission (EC) should have tried to prove it is politically impartial and independent to gain the public's trust.