Showing 1 - 10 of 16
Election Commission must justify probe
News, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) surprised everyone by dropping three complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat and announcing that it will investigate Mr Pita for a different alleged violation.
Businesses put on notice
News, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2022
» The recent move by Norway's sovereign wealth fund to drop a Thai energy conglomerate from its portfolio raises questions about the reasons behind the decision but sends a warning to Thai corporates on their overseas investments.
THAI's woes a vicious cycle
News, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2020
» The government has finally decided to bail out financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) by providing a loan guarantee worth more than 50 billion baht.
EC's teeth far too sharp
News, Editorial, Published on 13/12/2019
» The Election Commission's (EC) harsh decision related to the loan taken by the Future Forward Party (FFP) from its own leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit certainly raises questions about disproportionate punishment, if not downright double standards.
Don't rush new FFP case
News, Editorial, Published on 10/12/2019
» The Election Commission (EC), whose commissioners were appointed by the former junta's lawmakers, seems unable to stop dragging itself into being a subject of yet another controversy by rushing to wrap up another case against the Future Forward Party (FFP).
Media law badly misused
News, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2019
» Since the current constitution took effect in April 2017, its provision prohibiting "newspaper or media company owners/shareholders" from contesting for votes has largely failed to serve its original purpose -- ensuring a level playing field. So far, politicians have been subjected to this law mainly due to technicalities, not because they own an influential media empire.
Proof before prosecution
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2019
» After the Constitutional Court stripped Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of his MP status on Wednesday, the plaintiff in the case, the Election Commission (EC), raised the prospect of taking an even harsher step -- laying criminal charges against him.
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.