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Draft a step back, says Chuan
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 04/04/2016
» Democrat Party chief adviser Chuan Leekpai has warned the new constitution must not push the country backwards.
NCPO proposals to be considered Monday
Published on 17/03/2016
» Whether constitution writers will go along with the junta's controversial proposals such as an outsider prime minister or appointed senators will be known on Monday.
Interim charter fix to clarify referendum 'majority'
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2016
» The junta and cabinet have agreed in principle to amend the clause in the interim constitution on a public referendum for the new charter to clarify its details, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Tuesday.
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.
Abhisit voices views on draft charter
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2016
» Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has urged draft constitution writers to rethink senator origins, accommodation of non-MP prime ministers, the single ballot system and the retention of special powers by the junta's leader after the new constitution takes effect.
Regime keeps lid on charter unrest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/02/2016
» The National Council for Peace and Order appears in control of the unfolding political situation over the charter drafting business although the momentum could shift away from it if the draft is shot down in the referendum, says a political scientist.
Difficult law to draw up
News, Published on 16/01/2016
» When the first draft of the charter being written by the Meechai panel is unveiled to the public on Jan 29, it will be missing a juicy element: a reconciliation committee.
Attacks on charter 'will see reprisals'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/01/2016
» Politicians have been warned by charter draft leader Meechai Ruchupan not to say anything that distorts the intent and legality of the planned constitution before it goes to a referendum or they will bear the blame.
CDC doesn't rule out need for crisis panel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) will reexamine the law and decide whether there should be a panel or organisation dedicated to dealing with a deadlock caused by a crisis in government, according to chairman Meechai Ruchupan.
Meechai defends electoral proposal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/11/2015
» The chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) on Monday defended his proposal for an electoral system under which votes for unsuccessful constituency MP candidates would be used to allocate party list seats.