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Scholar raps NCPO tactics to keep grip
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 01/12/2016
» The military government in Thailand is pretending to use democratic principles to prolong its authoritarian rule, a prominent academic told an international panel on Tuesday.
EC assures ballot safeguards
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 26/07/2016
» Risks of vote tampering during the Aug 7 referendum are minimal, the Election Commission claims, as it keeps freshly-printed polling cards under close watch ahead of the big day.
Heed result of referendum, says Somchai
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 05/07/2016
» The referendum and its outcome must be respected, Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has warned, urging all parties to accept the result whether they are satisfied with it or not.
CDC's charter folk song 'skirts' issues
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 26/05/2016
» Social activists have slammed the Charter Drafting Committee's (CDC) folk song, released on Monday, to boost public interest in the draft constitution. They say it fails to reflect the substance of issues included in the draft, as well as the importance of the referendum process.
Group seeks referendum bill challenge
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 11/05/2016
» Academics and human rights activists have called for Section 61 of the Referendum Act to be removed, saying it would allow violations of citizens' freedom of expression and instill a climate of fear ahead of the vote.
UN urged to hold human rights probe
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Academics have petitioned the United Nations, calling for an investigation into human rights violations committed by the military regime.
Anand urges deeper grasp of democracy
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 24/03/2016
» Liberty and rights are not simply about the right to vote, former prime minister Anand Panyarachun said Wednesday, addressing the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.
Activists rap election delay
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 08/09/2015
» Activists have slammed the National Reform Council (NRC)'s rejection of the draft charter which will delay elections.
Activists urge end to draft charter
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 27/08/2015
» Pro-democracy activists are calling for the draft charter to be rejected, arguing it poses a threat to civic rights and will prolong the military's grip on power.
NACC aims to wrap political cases
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/08/2015
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) plans to conclude several high-profile investigations before five commissioners retire next month, its president Panthep Klanarongran said Monday.