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Senate to mull charter rewrite bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2023
» The Senate is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a controversial proposal to hold a referendum that could pave the way for a rewrite of the charter.
Senate endorses charter writer as new court justice
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2023
» The appointment of former charter writer Udom Rathamarit as a Constitutional Court justice has received royal endorsement. The appointment was published in the Royal Gazette yesterday.
Quit delaying the anti-torture law
News, Editorial, Published on 29/01/2023
» The long-awaited anti-torture law is set to take effect next month. However, the Royal Thai Police is requesting a delay in its enforcement, citing a lack of readiness. The government must reject this request as it is a last-ditch effort to preserve the police's often violent interrogation tactics and culture of impunity.
Voter handout 'unlawful'
News, Published on 25/01/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has put the brakes on a Senate committee's proposal for 500-baht travel payouts for voters.
Senate mulls travel payouts for voters
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2023
» A Senate committee has proposed that voters be given 500 baht each in travel expenses in the hope it will encourage turnout and help combat vote-buying in the coming general election.
PM term limit proposal blasted
News, Published on 14/01/2023
» A Senate committee has come under fire over its proposal to amend the constitution in what is seen as a move to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling on to power.
Udom quits all posts for justice job
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2023
» Udom Rathamarit has relinquished all posts in both government organisations and private businesses after the Senate endorsed his appointment as a Constitutional Court justice.
Parties renew calls for democracy reforms, charter amendment
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2022
» Opposition parties and the Democrat Party, a key coalition partner of the government, on Constitution Day on Saturday renewed their calls for a rewrite of the charter to ensure "full restoration" of democracy.
Court to rule on election law
News, Published on 30/11/2022
» A ruling on Wednesday from the Constitutional Court on the party-list election system is expected to set an important course for Thai politics.
Court set to rule on divisor decision
News, Published on 28/11/2022
» The Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule this Wednesday on the validity of an organic bill concerning the elections of MPs.