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MoU won't cause problems, says MFP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2023
» Amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, is a key campaign pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), but questions have arisen as to whether the party will be able to pursue the issue.
Dialogue over dissent, spokesman urges
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/09/2020
» Anucha Burapachaisri, the newly-appointed government spokesman, says his ambition is to facilitate a dialogue with people from different political backgrounds that might help them to understand how hard the government led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is working for them.
Political chaos tipped as NCPO keen to stay
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/01/2019
» More signs of political unrest have emerged in the run-up to the Feb 24 general election, with pundits now anticipating further political disruptions after the poll.
NLA passes bills on installation of MPs and senators
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed organic bills on the election of members of the house of representatives and the selection of senators despite earlier questions about their constitutionality.
Countdown to radical electoral change
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2018
» With national elections widely expected to take place in November, the countdown has begun for a vote that will put to the test a new and controversial electoral system put forward by the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).
Local election law changes under fire
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/11/2017
» Election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn on Wednesday criticised draft amendments to laws governing local elections, saying key issues including election campaign rules were left untouched.
Abhisit evangelises on ethics
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2017
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called on the political reform committee to prioritise its reform blueprint on Wednesday, saying a set of rules governing the ethical behaviour of politicians is needed before the next elections.
Prayut's classmates keen on new political party
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/08/2016
» Some of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's classmates have sought advice on the establishment of a new political party under new rules, according to a reform councillor.
'Extra question' rings alarm bells
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2016
» An appointed Senate with the power to select a prime minister will set a dangerous precedent enabling "extra-constitutional elements" to seize power without staging coups, academics have warned.
CDC: Charter 99% ready, election on track
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2016
» HUA HIN — Constitution writers have wrapped up the final draft, with a promise a general election will be on track to take place in July 2017 as planned.