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Group steps up amnesty call
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/03/2024
» A support group for relatives of victims killed in the 1992 Black May uprising has urged the ruling Pheu Thai Party to stop dragging its feet in honouring the party's promise to push for an amnesty for all political offenders.
Committee begins amnesty bill study
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2024
» A special House committee studying an amnesty bill expects to produce its findings within 60 days, its spokesman Somkid Chueakong said.
Referendum act needs amending, says scholar
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/11/2023
» A political science scholar on Wednesday pointed to the need to first amend the 2021 Referendum Act before moving on to amending the 2017 constitution, saying he was concerned the referendum law's complicated requirements might lead to the charter-rewriting bid failing right from the start.
Senator wants govt to speed up amnesty for all political protesters
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/10/2023
» Senator Wanchai Sornsiri on Tuesday called on the Pheu Thai-led government to quickly table legislation giving amnesty to political protesters of all colours, saying it was time to act.
Somkid swats away talk of merger
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/10/2022
» The chairman of the Sang Anakhot Thai Party (SATP), Somkid Jatusripitak, remains non-committal about a possible merger with the Thai Sang Thai Party, saying they can only work together if they have compatible ideas.
Permanent body urged for national unity
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/10/2021
» Conflicts in the country should be resolved through dialogue rather than arrests and a permanent reconciliation commission will help bring that about, said Wanchai Wattanasap, spokesman of the parliament-appointed national reconciliation committee.
Senate picks Wasan for rights panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2021
» Former MCOT chief Wasan Paileeklee has been chosen by the Senate to sit on the National Human Rights Commission, a source said on Tuesday.
Opposition says 'no' to unity panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/12/2020
» The six opposition parties have refused to be part of the reconciliation process, saying the government lacks sincerity in fostering unity.
Unity panel membership takes shape
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/11/2020
» The make-up of the proposed reconciliation committee was finalised yesterday at a meeting chaired by parliament president Chuan Leekpai.
Protesters urged again to back panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2020
» Key government figures on Friday urged anti-government protesters to take part in the proposed reconciliation committee for the sake of national unity.