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NRC recruits deny regime meddling
News, Published on 13/10/2014
» Newly-appointed members of the National Reform Council (NRC) have denied the military is trying to steer their work, claiming guidelines given to them by the junta last week are simply intended to kick-start the reform process.
Unusually rich?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2014
» There are some very rich people in the National Legislative Assembly, including state officials whose salaries are relatively low, prompting calls for explanations.
Outcry builds for NLA asset probe
News, Published on 07/10/2014
» A leading member of the National Reform Council (NRC) threw her support behind the anti-graft agency's proposal Monday to invite public input on investigating the assets of National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members.
'Cronyism' taints NRC panel picks
News, Published on 23/09/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is facing mounting pressure amid claims that many provincial screening panels responsible for selecting National Reform Council (NRC) candidates are blighted by non-transparency and cronyism.
Politicians’ great double dip
News, Published on 21/07/2014
» A pay scheme set up for politicians that have left office is causing a stir, with critics saying former MPs and senators should not expect to be paid from the public purse.
Capo backs King’s say on cabinet fate
News, Published on 18/04/2014
» The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) under its chairman Chalerm Yubamrung has urged the caretaker government to seek His Majesty the King’s advice if the cabinet is suspended by a looming court decision.
Govt stalls Senate meet
News, Published on 10/04/2014
» The caretaker government is using the Council of State, its legal arm, to delay the next meeting of the Senate. Apparently, the delay is a bid to block the removal of Nikhom Wairatpanich as Senate Speaker, and Somsak Kiatsuranon retroactively as parliament president, by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Govt vows fight over ‘neutral’ PM
News, Published on 04/04/2014
» The government will raise legal challenges to any attempt to cite Section 7 of the charter to appoint a "neutral" prime minister should the Constitutional Court rule that Yingluck Shinawatra has to leave her caretaker prime minister post, key Pheu Thai Party figures say.
Government vows fight over 'neutral' PM
Published on 03/04/2014
» The government will raise legal challenges to any attempt to cite Section 7 of the charter to appoint a "neutral" prime minister should the Constitutional Court rule that Yingluck Shinawatra has to quit her caretaker prime minister post, key Pheu Thai Party figures say.
Senators-elect poised to show true colours
News, Published on 02/04/2014
» Pheu Thai and coalition parties can take heart from the fact that 40 candidates aligned with them won seats in Sunday's Senate election — making up the majority of the 77 elected senators in the Upper House.