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Interim constitution tightens the regime’s iron grip
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/07/2014
» The 2014 interim charter allows the junta to make amendments to increase its power as the situation requires. It is the first charter ever to contain such a clause — a clear signal the military can declare a state of emergency in the country at any time.
Prayuth must take great care wielding ‘special powers’
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/07/2014
» It is a certainty the interim charter that is being drafted will make the junta chief more powerful than the government. This can be interpreted in good ways or bad, depending on where you stand.
New obstacles for Banharn
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/01/2013
» Had it not been for the political ban which has prevented former prime minister Banharn Silpa-archa and former executives of the Chartthaipattana Party from holding public office, he would face no difficulty in deciding who will succeed his late brother Chumpol Silpa-archa as Minister of Tourism and Sports.