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PM's tenure issue splits senators
News, Published on 15/01/2023
» Senators are divided over a proposal seeking to amend the constitution in what is seen as a move to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling to power.
House paves way for first Thai casino
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2023
» The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a full report of the proposal to set up a casino-entertainment zone in Thailand following a three-hour meeting to discuss the matter.
Devolution bill falls at 1st reading
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2022
» A bill seeking to amend the constitution to decentralise power to local administration organisations was rejected by parliament in its first reading yesterday.
Progressive Movement's charter amendment bill voted down
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2022
» A constitutional amendment bill seeking to revise Chapter 14 of the charter to decentralise control of local administrative bodies was voted down in the first reading by a joint sitting of parliament on Wednesday.
Legalise casinos, and profit, says former massage parlour owner
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/07/2022
» Former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit has thrown his support behind a move to legalise casinos, saying it would be a huge revenue raiser for the government and attract foreign visitors.
Schools axe 'sexist' pageants
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/06/2022
» A prominent human rights activist has thrown his support behind the decision by Mahidol University Student Association to abolish an in-house beauty pageant that is solely fixated on appearance.
Progressives seek vote on local leaders
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2022
» The Progressive Movement has denied it is pushing for the immediate abolition of local leaders, the kamnan and phuyaiban (village chiefs), saying it plans to put the issue to a referendum.
From censure to legal battle
News, Published on 18/09/2021
» Two weeks have passed since the censure debate assault was mounted against the government and it may be delusional to think the political onslaught was fait accompli.
Small parties to vote against charter amendment bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2021
» Seven micro parties have vowed to vote against the charter amendment bill seeking to restore a two-ballot election system and will file for a constitutionality check of the bill.
PM says 'no' to amending Sections 144 and 185
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/06/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha disagrees with amending Sections 144 and 185 of the constitution which he says serves as the core protection against corruption, amid the ruling Palang Pracharath Party's push to rewrite the two sections.