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Wissanu defends crisis panel as 'temporary'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/08/2015
» The so-called crisis panel for solving national problems may not be in line with democratic principles but is intended to be a temporary measure, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Thienchay defends crisis panel plans
News, Published on 14/08/2015
» National Reform Council (NRC) chairman Thienchay Kiranandana has defended the proposed formation of a crisis panel, saying it should not be seen as a tool for the military to prolong its hold on power.
Critics take aim at crisis committee
News, Published on 13/08/2015
» Critics have slammed a Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) proposal to set up a so-called crisis panel, saying it could open the way for "legitimate military coups" to take place in the future.
CDC boss agrees to 'crisis panel'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/08/2015
» The chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has agreed to include a clause to set up a national strategy and reconciliation panel that will be given special powers over the executive and legislative branches to intervene in a political crisis.
CDC allows special taxes for 3 bodies
News, Published on 11/08/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has exonerated three organisations funded by earmarked taxes from complying with a clause in the draft charter which aims to control how special taxes are spent under the budget system.
Charter writers seek earmarked tax compromise
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2015
» Constitution writers have insisted on ending the earmarked tax, but made an exception for the three organisations benefiting from it before the new constitution takes effect.
CDC likely to seek one more month
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/07/2015
» PATTAYA — The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) will vote on Tuesday to extend its charter drafting period by 30 days to wrap things up, said chairman Borwornsak Uwanno.
CDC chairman: Enough of writing charters
Published on 19/07/2015
» PATTAYA - After amending almost all key points in the draft constitution, Borwornsak Uwanno, who engineered the revision, said on Sunday that this will be his last.
CDC set to vote on charter extension
News, Published on 17/07/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) will decide next Tuesday whether to extend its charter drafting period by 30 more days, which has been made possible through an amendment to the interim charter.
Prosecution move draws ire
News, Published on 02/07/2015
» About 500 public prosecutors have signed a petition against the controversial Section 228 of the draft charter seeking to alter the composition of the Public Prosecution Commission.