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EC all set to examine 'populist' policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to meet next week to review political parties' populism policies and determine if any of them are in breach of the election law, which can lead to a party dissolution.
Police bill passes 1st House hurdle
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/02/2021
» The bill promising to set in motion reform of the police force sailed through its first reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Piyabutr proposes House committee on reforming the monarchy
Online Reporters, Published on 20/10/2020
» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, has called for the House of Representatives to set up a committee on reform of the monarchy, saying it could serve as a safe zone for discussing this sensitive matter.
Thanathorn off the hook over wrong profile
Online Reporters, Published on 14/03/2019
» The Election Commission has dropped the complaint for the dissolution of the Future Forward Party over wrong information about its leader’s profile on its website.
Activist asks EC to probe Future Forward
Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2019
» An activist has asked the Election Commission to take action on disbanding the Future Forward party since two of its founders allegedly breached the MP election law on campaigning.
Woman charged with sedition for showing red bowl
Published on 29/03/2016
» A Chiang Mai woman who posted a photo of herself showing a thumbs-up for a red plastic water bowl, a Songkran gift from Thaksin Shinawatra, was charged with breaching the sedition law, an offence carrying a jail term up to seven years, but was allowed bail.
Journalist in search of refuge in Thailand disappears
New York Times, Published on 27/01/2016
» A Chinese journalist travelling across Thailand on a frantic quest for political refuge messaged his wife to say that he would soon reach the border with Laos. Then, two weeks ago, the journalist, Li Xin, disappeared.
Sakol: Young will heal South
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/03/2014
» The positive attitudes of the next generation will restore peace to Thailand's deep South, says Lt Gen Sakol Chuentrakul, 4th Army chief.
Angkhana still waiting for justice
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/03/2014
» After 10 years and six prime ministers, Somchai Neelapaijit's family is still waiting for an apology from state officials regarding his enforced disappearance and for progress in prosecuting those involved in the case.
Non-violence push has 'mixed success'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/11/2013
» Even with the impressive global success rate of non-violent over violent campaigns during the last century, there remains a lot more to do in the Asia-Pacific region, peace advocates say.