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Reconciliation body 'needed to heal rifts'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/01/2015
» A special body is likely to be introduced to address a decade of conflicts and divisions, said Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Borwornsak Uwanno.
NRC: Per-second cell charges for all
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2015
» The National Reform Council on Thursday warned mobile-phone operators that this week’s agreement to charge customers on a per-second basis must be a permanent change to the airtime system, not just a temporary promotion.
Thai Andaman coast as World Heritage
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/12/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) on Monday voted to seriously push Thailand's Andaman coast to become a World Heritage site for conservation and tourism.
CDC wants provision for non-elected prime minister
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/12/2014
» The prime minister should not necessarily be an elected MP and senators should be authorised to screen ministerial nominees, the Constitution Drafting Committee resolved on Thursday.
Charter drafters back MMP system
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/12/2014
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has decided to drop the current electoral system of MPs, opting for a German-style voting system which is likely to blunt the power of big parties and encourage coalition government.
Directly elected PM plan vetoed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2014
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) on Tuesday rejected a proposal to introduce direct elections for the prime minister and cabinet, saying the idea is untested and carries "risks".
PM poll call too risky, says CDC chairman
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/12/2014
» Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Borwornsak Uwanno has given five key reasons why Thailand should reject the proposal to have the prime minister and cabinet directly elected.
NRC to launch 1,350 public forums
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/11/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) will launch a total of 1,350 public forums nationwide and expects at least 70,000 people to use them to provide input on national reform.
Public views to be sought for charter
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2014
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) plans to organise at least 10 public hearings to gather input for the drafting of a new charter, CDC chairman Borwornsak Uwanno says.
Public asked to vet six NRC goals
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/11/2014
» National reforms will fulfill at least six key goals, including preventing graft and tackling social inequalities, according to National Reform Council (NRC) chairman Thienchay Kiranandana.