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Vote still set for Aug 7
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/07/2016
» The Aug 7 referendum on the draft constitution will take place as planned despite the political atmosphere being subdued by legal restrictions on political activities and expression of opinions.
EC stands by controversial poll policy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/06/2016
» The Election Commission has no intention of changing a controversial law which imposes stiff penalties for those who criticise the draft charter in the lead-up to the referendum.
Charter provisions 'store up problems'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/04/2016
» Charter proposals for an appointed Senate, an outsider non-elected premier and the mixed-member apportionment (MMA) voting system represent the major shortcomings of the draft constitution which would invite political problems in the future, a seminar held by the Bangkok Post has been told.
Free schooling change plan wins praise
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/04/2016
» The proposed change in the government's 12-year free education programme set to start from the pre-school level instead of Prathom 1 (Grade 1) as laid down in the draft charter should help solve a raft of problems in education, a seminar has been told.
'Extra question' rings alarm bells
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2016
» An appointed Senate with the power to select a prime minister will set a dangerous precedent enabling "extra-constitutional elements" to seize power without staging coups, academics have warned.
Meechai accuses 'certain party' of disrupting CDC campaign
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2016
» Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Meechai Ruchupan says "a certain political party" is trying to disrupt a CDC campaign to educate the public about the draft constitution, which will have its fate decided in a referendum on Aug 7.
Regime keeps lid on charter unrest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/02/2016
» The National Council for Peace and Order appears in control of the unfolding political situation over the charter drafting business although the momentum could shift away from it if the draft is shot down in the referendum, says a political scientist.
Charter 'will weaken' politicians
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/12/2014
» Critics have slammed charter drafters' proposals for the new constitution as favouring high-ranking state officials and weakening political parties.
Stop offering the wai to bent MPs, graft meet told
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/12/2014
» Academics have proposed the public adopt "social sanctions" against corrupt politicians, saying law enforcement is not enough to ensure they maintain ethical standards.
Charter needs 'protection' to push reforms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2014
» A new charter should contain provisions to enable a new government to see through national reforms and enact organic laws or face the consequences, political scientists have said.