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NLA passes bills on installation of MPs and senators
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed organic bills on the election of members of the house of representatives and the selection of senators despite earlier questions about their constitutionality.
EC targets vote budget of B5.8bn
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2018
» The Office of the Election Commission (EC) plans to ask for a budget of 5.8 billion baht to fund the next election, acting secretary-general Pol Col Charungwit Phumma said on Thursday.
Entertainment should be banned at political events: EC
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2018
» Allowing candidates running for the House of Representatives to sponsor various forms of entertainment in their election campaigns will move Thailand 43 years backward in politics, Election Commission member Somchai Srisuthiyakorn said on Sunday.
Critics pan move to allow entertainment during election campaigns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/01/2018
» An idea floated to allow MP candidates to sponsor entertainment events during election campaigns has been slammed for going against the grain of reform by giving unfair advantages to large political parties.
New ban proposed for people who do not vote
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/12/2017
» CHIANG MAI: A panel vetting the MP organic law has discussed an additional penalty for eligible voters who have failed to cast the ballot -- they may not work for a public service for two years.
Local election law changes under fire
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/11/2017
» Election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn on Wednesday criticised draft amendments to laws governing local elections, saying key issues including election campaign rules were left untouched.
Meechai: EC can help if political ban is not lifted
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/10/2017
» The Election Commission can extend the period during which parties prepare pre-election activities if the junta's ban on political activities is not lifted soon, chief constitution writer Meechai Ruchupan said on Tuesday.
Conflict of interest bill reaches NLA
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/08/2017
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has accepted the conflict of interest bill for consideration.
Senators bill focuses on cross-election
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2017
» RAYONG: Constitution writers have agreed on a football-like approach to choosing senators after 2022.
Ban fraud-linked politicians for life, forum told
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/05/2017
» Political office-holders who commit financial offences should be banned from politics for life, a seminar was told recently.