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Charter panel puts 2-year limit on NACC probes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/09/2017
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will have only two years to complete its probe in each case under a new organic law, according to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).
About Politics
News, Published on 28/01/2017
» Reconciliation is getting a kick-start, but many believe changes are needed first v Political scientist Anek Laothamatas is widely tipped to head up reforms v Gen Paiboon set high standards, as the new justice minister is now finding out
King's regent provision to go
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2017
» A provision allowing the Privy Council president to serve as regent pro tempore under the constitution is to be dropped, says Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Meechai Ruchupan.
Prawit says election may be scrapped
News, Published on 18/05/2016
» The military regime has indicated the general election scheduled for next year may have to be scrapped if the draft constitution is shot down in the Aug 7 referendum.
CDC tipped to veto 'hold onto power' proposal
News, Published on 24/02/2016
» The cabinet's controversial charter proposal seeking a special set of rules to allow the military-led government to maintain security during the transition to civilian rule is likely to be rejected by charter drafters, according to political observers.
NRSA plays down strategy bill worries
News, Published on 17/02/2016
» The controversial national strategy bill has won a majority in the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA), as proponents brushed aside worries it grants too much power to a new committee overseeing the 20-year strategy.
The best of intentions
News, Published on 06/02/2016
» The power of social media has played a big part in exposing the scandal surrounding Dolrudee Jumlongras, the former Mahidol University dentistry lecturer who breached her state contract and left the burden of paying off her huge debt to her guarantors.
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.
NRSA mulls reform for Meechai panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2016
» Members of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) yesterday voiced opposition to a proposal to use draft charter provisions by the previous Constitution Drafting Committee led by Borwornsak Uwanno to push for reforms.
CDC readies key provisions of new charter
News, Published on 29/12/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has finished drawing up most of the key provisions of the new draft constitution. In an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post reporter Mongkol Bangprapa, CDC chairman Meechai Ruchupan discusses the charter drafting's progress, the new charter's make-up, and its goals.