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Wissanu keen to check on PM's defence
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2024
» The first task of Wissanu Krea-ngam, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's newly appointed adviser, will be to check the details of the PM's defence in a case involving the appointment of controversial politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office minister.
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.
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.
EC clarifies Senate poll regulations
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» Senate election candidates may give media interviews on matters related to their expertise, but they are barred from introducing themselves in the media or taking part in a broadcast debate, according to the Election Commission (EC).
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.
Justice minister shrugs off misconduct petition in Thaksin case
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong remained unfazed on Tuesday by the latest petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to formally investigate the ministry’s alleged misconduct in its handling of Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation and early release from prison.
Election Commission to seek Move Forward's dissolution
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Election Commission on Tuesday resolved to ask the Constitutional Court to dissolve the election-winning Move Forward Party, citing the court's recent finding against the party's policy on the lese majeste law.
Anti-Thaksin group urges panel to probe travel plans
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2024
» A group against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Friday vowed to petition the Ministry of Justice’s parole committee to examine whether Thaksin's planned visit to his hometown province of Chiang Mai later this month is evidence of his ineligibility to receive the parole granted to him on the grounds that he is old and "seriously ill".
Agencies ordered to cut waste
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2024
» The government has instructed state agencies to cut unnecessary expenses so funds can be diverted for crucial investments to drive economic growth.