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EC to check social media posts
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Election Commission (EC) yesterday welcomed a proposal for the poll agency to monitor use of social media platforms during the election campaign and curb misleading or false information in a timely fashion.
Plotting the path to a new democracy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2018
» At the age of 59, Jarungvith Phumma believes the role of Election Commission (EC) secretary-general will give him the opportunity to ensure a democratic culture takes root in Thai politics.
Election Commission charting new ground
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2017
» The Election Commission is going through internal changes demanded by the new constitution. In an exclusive interview, EC chairman Supachai Somcharoen speaks of the commission's preparedness for the new duties and powers to put together elections under new rules.
Activists set sail on rising tide of discontent
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2018
» After more than three years at the helm, the junta government has mismanaged the country and abused its authority in many areas, and this has acted as a catalyst for the people to come together and voice their disgruntlement, says Anusorn Unno, a core leader of the Thai Academic Network for Civil Rights (TANCR).
Hassawut to fight dismissal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/10/2015
» Former Supreme Administrative Court president Hassawut Withitwiriyakul says he will today petition His Majesty the King over a decision by the Administrative Court's judicial commission to dismiss him from office.
Charter pushes coalition government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/03/2015
» The draft charter provides mechanisms to ensure coalition governments are formed, particularly involving the the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties, charter drafter Anek Laothammathat says.
Govt B400 wage hike upsets committee
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/05/2024
» A member of the tripartite wage committee on Wednesday slammed the government for announcing a plan to hike the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide in October, saying the matter has yet to be considered.
PM denies seeking to curb power of BoT chief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied seeking to amend a law to curb the power of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor following a dispute over the central bank's stance on interest rates.
PM defends B138m renovation budget
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday defended the 138-million-baht budget earmarked for improvement work around Government House, saying the money would be spent on renovating several facilities, not just the lawn.
PM pushes South plans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» The government has vowed to develop and promote the three southernmost provinces into tourist attractions for global travellers and to ramp up investments across the deep South.