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Take five: What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 29/04/2017
» 1. BTS passengers take note: Have you experienced bruised hips and discomfort when the mechanical barriers at the entrance hit you if you walk past them just a tad too slow? A campaign has started at change.org, a petition website, to demand the operators of BTS to modify its entrance system that basically doesn't snap at passengers -- something that will relieve parents with children or senior people from unduly worry. The campaign message cites Japan and other countries that use more passenger-friendly turnstiles. So far, nearly 4,000 people have signed for the campaign.
Charter referendum possibly in Dec or Jan
Published on 14/05/2015
» A referendum on the draft constitution could be organised in December or January if the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and the cabinet agree to the idea, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam said on Thursday.
NRC sets off free-for-all push for charter-writing panel
Bangkok Post, Published on 28/10/2014
» The National Reform Council threw open applications for the committee tasked with drafting a new constitution to all members, overruling a push to have every geographic area and reform topic represented equally.
NCPO picks Borwornsak to lead constitution rewrite
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2014
» Borwornsak Uwanno was handpicked by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Tuesday to chair the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) - a choice long expected after the junta unveiled its plan to write a new charter.
NCPO to handpick reform council members Friday
Published on 25/09/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is expected to rush the selection the 250 members of the National Reform Council (NRC) from the final list of candidates on Friday, amid concerns over possible cronyism.
Ahmadsomboon body brought back
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 24/09/2014
» PATTANI — The body of Ahmadsomboon Bualuang will be returned to his home in Pattani province on Friday, his son said on Wednesday.
Land reform proposal
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2011
» Land ownership inequalities will be targeted with land tax, cap on ownership, land bank, zoning, and database.