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Regime vague on Pheu Thai anti-charter posts
News, Published on 16/06/2016
» The government refused on Wednesday to clarify the referendum law and say whether 17 Pheu Thai politicians violated the law by posting on Facebook reasons why they intend to reject the draft charter.
Rid English of rote-learning
News, Editorial, Published on 08/06/2016
» Education authorities are going to try again to bring up the standards of English proficiency. Two notable decisions have been announced in the past week. Government schools, beginning in November, will increase the amount of time teaching English to the youngest students by five times -- five hours a week instead of the current one hour. The Khurusapha Teachers Council decided that it must re-test every English teacher in the system, foreign and Thai, to make sure they are qualified in the language, and have the proper documentation.
All eyes on charter vote 'tipping point'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/05/2016
» As the country marks Sunday's second anniversary of the coup that brought the military to power, the clock is ticking towards a crucial test of the regime's support.
Regime fails to hit unity goal
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/05/2016
» Having set itself a goal to restore national unity since seizing power almost two years ago, the military regime appears to have fallen short and its persistent use of "special powers" will only perpetuate political conflicts, critics say.
Pheu Thai says charter revisions won't be easy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2016
» Pheu Thai party members have expressed disapproval towards the Constitution Drafting Committee's (CDC) move to entice people into voting for the draft charter first, with any amendments, if needed, to be undertaken later.
Scholars repeat calls for clean referendum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2016
» Politicians, academics and activists fighting to speak out freely about the draft charter in the lead-up to the Aug 7 referendum have repeated their calls for the government to ensure the referendum meets international standards.
Charter group defies regime
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2016
» More than 100 academics, activists and politicians from two major rival camps have stepped up calls for the military regime to guarantee them the right to freely express their views on the draft charter during the lead-up to the Aug 7 referendum.
EC says govt won't sway rules on vote
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/04/2016
» The Election Commission (EC) insisted Monday a raft of regulations to be issued under the charter referendum law, including the do's and don'ts, would be based on the law itself, not the government's opinions.
Ruling made on courts' authority in Chaturon cases
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2016
» A panel of judges has ruled that former education minister Chaturon Chaisaeng will be tried in both the military and civilian courts, depending on charges against him.
Joint statement on the referendum of the draft constitution
Published on 25/04/2016
» A joint statement is issued at a seminar on Monday and supported by 108 people and five organisations called for four points to be upheld by the military-led government.