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February 2019 poll on track, says Wissanu
News, Published on 01/02/2018
» The general election will be held by February next year unless two related organic draft laws are submitted to the charter court for a ruling, in which case it could be later, says Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
PM hints further election delays possible
News, Published on 30/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he is non-committal on whether the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will step down from power after the February 2019 general election.
NLA backs 90-day delay in poll law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/01/2018
» The general election is likely to be held by February next year at the latest as the organic bill on the election of MPs which cleared the National Legislative Assembly Thursday extends the deadline for holding the poll by another 90 days.
Transport's the winning ticket
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 08/01/2018
» This will be an interesting year for Bangkok's infrastructure scene, with the government's unrelenting efforts to bolster development across the country becoming ever more apparent.
Army regions warn against canvassing
News, Published on 02/01/2018
» Regional army commanders have warned politicians against canvassing for support during the festive period while revealing soldiers have been deployed to shadow certain targets.
PM: Divided nation could mar election
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Sunday the nation needs to stand together as the often deeply divided nature of Thai society, especially when it comes to politics, poses a threat to this year's general election.
Journalists: Regime muzzles press freedom
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2017
» The media profession remains overshadowed by the military regime which prevents outlets from freely criticising and examining the government, the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) says.
Revolt over 'reset' order gains pace
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2017
» Democrat Party politicians look set to petition the Constitutional Court to rule if the government's fresh Section 44 order violates the constitution as they think the order, which parties say amounts to a reset of political parties ahead of the next poll, is illegitimate.
NLA at odds on snooping plan
News, Published on 22/12/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) could not agree Thursday on whether to allow the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to conduct eavesdropping and wire-tapping during investigations.
NACC 'snooping' plan stirs fury
News, Published on 21/12/2017
» A last-minute proposal to let the National Anti-Corruption Commission conduct eavesdropping and wire-tapping is expected to lead to a fierce debate in the National Legislative Assembly today.