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NLA passes rights body bill, eyes payout for members
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/07/2017
» A draft organic bill on the National Human Rights Commission passed its first reading in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday with a suggestion that existing members be compensated for losing their jobs.
CDC defends rights body cull
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/06/2017
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) yesterday defended its decision to demand a fresh selection of new National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) members, citing harsh criticism of the rights body as grounds for a "set zero" move.
King signs new constitution into life
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/04/2017
» His Majesty the King on Thursday officially endorsed the promulgation of the country's 20th constitution, setting the stage for a general election expected to be held by late 2018.
Two extra seats on media council go to journalists
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/02/2017
» A recent change to the draft law on the media will see two extra seats in the controversial national media council allocated to journalists.
NRSA panel reviews media bill
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/02/2017
» The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) media reform panel has agreed to change the make-up of the proposed national media profession council under the bill governing the media industry, halving the number of senior government officials sitting on the council to two.
Panels to pick independent agency staff
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/11/2016
» Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Meechai Ruchupan says panels tasked to select members of independent bodies will decide whether the existing members of the agencies are qualified under the new constitution.
University warned over constitution document
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/07/2016
» An election official warned on Saturday that Mahidol University's Institute of Peace and Human Rights Studies could be skating on thin ice following the release of its latest charter document.
Rights advocates slam draft
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/06/2016
» Advocates of people's rights and civil liberties yesterday slammed the draft constitution, saying it should be amended to address its flaws if it passes the referendum.
Former NRC members pushing for unity law
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/05/2016
» Former members of a defunct National Reform Council committee are pushing for a new law on the administration of justice to restore national unity.
Charter vote rules 'must allow debate'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/05/2016
» The regime should allow freedom of expression regarding the draft charter to ward off potential conflicts that could emerge after the referendum on it is held, a seminar was told yesterday.