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Invalidating Senate candidates ‘illegal’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» A legal expert has warned the Election Commission (EC) that its decision to invalidate some Senate candidates because their districts only have one group of applicants could be against the law.
EC to respect court Senate race ruling
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has decided not to appeal a Central Administrative Court ruling on a regulation which prohibits Senate election candidates from releasing their profile to the public.
PM Srettha turns to legal eagle Wissanu for advice
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin admitted on Monday that he had asked Wissanu Krea-ngam, a legal expert and former deputy prime minister, for advice on how to handle a case involving the appointment of a minister with a prison record that could violate the code of ethics for cabinet ministers.
48,000 vie for Senate seats
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/05/2024
» More than 48,000 people nationwide have registered to compete in the Senate race to fill 200 seats, the Election Commission said on Saturday.
Senate candidates warned to obey election rules
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has stressed the importance of all Senate election candidates abiding by election regulations.
Pichit dismisses resignation rumour as Srettha defends appointment
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2024
» PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban on Monday dismissed rumours that he had resigned from his post, as the Constitutional Court is set to later this week decide on his fate in a charter violation case lodged by a group of 40 caretaker senators.
Court gives MFP final defence extension
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Constitutional Court has agreed to extend the deadline for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit documents to defend itself in the party dissolution case by another 15 days.
Let court decide on Pichit's appointment, Srettha says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday brushed aside the notion that he could be held responsible for appointing Pichit Chuenban, his adviser, as a PM's Office Minister, allegedly without verifying his eligibility and submitting his appointment for royal endorsement despite his questionable background.
EC defends Senate poll rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) defended its controversial regulations regarding the Senate election yesterday, insisting it has not exceeded the powers legally granted to it.
Cabinet clears path for election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.