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NACC warned to back off Somchai case
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/04/2016
» The Supreme Court has the final say on whether the case involving the Somchai Wongsawat government's dispersal of yellow shirt protesters in 2008 can be withdrawn, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Govt keeping mum on alternative constitution
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/04/2016
» The government won’t talk about any alternative to the draft constitution because it does not want to influence voting in August’s referendum, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
NCPO should 'not be banned from Senate'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/03/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said Wednesday National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) members are qualified to serve as appointed senators.
Prayut backs idea of 5 years of fully appointed Senate
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday endorsed a proposal to have the new Senate be fully appointed for five years to ensure stability once democracy is restored.
Prayut vows 'real democracy'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/11/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged people Monday not to be brainwashed by "illusory democracy", saying the use of Section 44 of the interim charter to cut through red tape and run the government more effectively does not run counter to the achievement of democratic ideals.
PM punts on life ban proposal
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/10/2015
» It will be up to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to decide if the new draft charter should ban for life politicians found guilty of corruption and strip them of their electoral rights, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
Chief charter drafter may be known next week
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/09/2015
» Respected jurist Meechai Ruchupan will say next week if he is willing to head a new constitution drafting committee, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Prayut warns against panel seat lobbying
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/09/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned anyone hoping to gain a seat on new panels for reform and charter drafting against lobbying for the roles.
Yingluck may face huge personal bill for rice scheme
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 04/09/2015
» The government is likely to demand tens of billions of baht in compensation for the loss-ridden rice-pledging programme of the previous Yingluck Shinawatra government, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday.
PM shrugs off campaign to sink charter
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 06/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has downplayed calls from some National Reform Council members to sink the charter being drafted when it is put to a vote by the NRC early next month.