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Wissanu defends proposal to maintain order after poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2016
» The government has defended its controversial charter proposal seeking a special and temporary measure to be put in effect to ensure stability during the transition period before and after a return to civilian rule.
Purge tied to 'conflict of interest'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2016
» The purge of seven board members of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) was prompted by an alleged conflict of interest, a government source says.
Prayut mulls 'selective' amnesty plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted the government is considering a selective amnesty for political offenders as part of efforts to bring about national unity, which is part of the government's roadmap.
Thammasat academic gets CDC offer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2015
» A Thammasat University academic says he has been invited to sit on the new Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).
Drafters 'to blame' for charter rejection
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2015
» The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) is demanding those behind the botched draft charter must take responsibility for its failure.
Gender equality 'at risk'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/06/2015
» Women risk being excluded from senior roles in government at national and local levels unless the draft charter is amended, rights activists have warned.
NLA gives nod to charter amendments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2015
» Proposed amendments to the interim charter, aimed mainly at clearing legal hurdles to allow the public to have a say on constitutional changes, and bring new faces into the cabinet, passed the National Legislative Assembly in three straight readings yesterday.
Prayut rules out NRC tenure extension
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday insisted the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has no plans to amend the interim charter to extend the National Reform Council’s (NRC) tenure if the draft constitution is voted down.
LRC hit by conflict claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2015
» Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Borwornsak Uwanno's application to join the Law Reform Commission (LRC) of Thailand has provoked criticism over an alleged conflict of interest.
PM can't use S44 to hold referendum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cannot invoke sweeping powers under Section 44 to hold a referendum on the draft constitution, National Legislative Assembly (NLA) president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai says.