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Regime moving chess pieces into place
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth & Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/04/2018
» The regime's political intentions are becoming clearer after it appointed two brothers from the Khunpleum clan as officials in what is seen an attempt to round up talent to give it more options in terms of fielding prime ministerial candidates in the general election expected in February.
Court to look into pleas on organic bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2018
» The Constitutional Court will consider Wednesday whether to accept petitions asking it to rule on the validity of the organic bill on the election of MPs and also a Section 44 order to amend the law on political parties.
Army reshuffle likely to buttress Prayut's control
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/04/2018
» The major annual military reshuffle at the end of September is once again expected to provide a solid cushion for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha beyond the general election tentatively set for early next year, according to a military source.
NLA flip-flop stirs poll delay fear
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2018
» National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members have decided to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on an organic bill on the election of MPs, raising concerns over whether the election will be delayed again.
MPs bill at risk of court validity check
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has the power to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the validity of two points in the organic bill on the election of MPs despite the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) deeming the legislation flawless, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
New row erupts over poll date
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is reluctant to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on disagreements in the organic bills on MP elections and senator selection.
Constitution author warns new election delay possible
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2018
» Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Meechai Ruchupan has warned against the "collapse" of the roadmap to the February election if the controversy over two organic bills on electing MPs and selecting senators is not settled by the Constitutional Court.
NLA removes 2 key hurdles to election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/03/2018
» The biggest obstacle to holding the general election in February as planned has been removed as the last two organic bills on electing MPs and selecting senators cleared the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday.
Regime rattles sabre at young bloods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2018
» The regime has warned so-called new-generation politicians seeking to set up parties that are offering themselves as alternatives to challenge the regime not to cross the line.
Grassroots activism spurs Dao Din
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2018
» The last public appearance of anti-coup student Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, widely known as Pai Dao Din, was in 2017 when he was sentenced for lese majeste, added to his sentence for protesting against the then-draft constitution.