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Proof before prosecution
News, Editorial, Published on 22/11/2019
» After the Constitutional Court stripped Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of his MP status on Wednesday, the plaintiff in the case, the Election Commission (EC), raised the prospect of taking an even harsher step -- laying criminal charges against him.
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Govt mustn't play with pension pot
News, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2019
» Although Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha meant well when he suggested extending Social Security Fund loans to subscribers, it was an idea that immediately triggered concerns that it might hurt the fund and put pension payments at risk.
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Still in dark over oath
News, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2019
» The single most crucial matter that should have come out of Wednesday's parliamentary debate on the prime minister's oath blunder is simple -- Gen Prayut's assurance that he and his government will abide by the constitution. That can put any wild speculation about a possible putsch and anxiety about prolonged political uncertainty to rest.
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Land rights need to be addressed
News, Editorial, Published on 15/09/2019
» At a glance, it looks like a happy ending for villagers whose plight was highlighted during a demonstration staged by the land rights advocacy group People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move). After the group demonstrated for four days, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government agreed to set up a national committee to tackle the issues, with several cases involving confrontations between the state and villagers charged with illegally occupying forest reserves.
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The right to local polls
News, Editorial, Published on 27/09/2019
» It has now been more than five years since the military regime of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha deprived the Thai people of their right to elect their local administrators and councillors. Though a national poll was finally held in March, the "elected" government of Gen Prayut is still keeping the public in the dark when it comes to the return of local elections.
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Thamanat saga reflects regime's failed crusade
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/09/2019
» For a regime that branded itself a crusader against "corrupt politicians", the Prayut Chan-o-cha government so far, fallen short of its promises.
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PM fails to put oath debate to bed
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/09/2019
» The Sept 18 parliamentary debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his incomplete reciting of the oath of office is over. But the controversy lingers on as the opposition has refused to let go of the matter. This is because the prime minister did not himself clarify why he omitted to recite an important part of the oath as stipulated in the constitution but assigned his top legal expert, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, to act on his behalf.
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Piyabutr plays House role by the book
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/09/2019
» How thick does a book need to be to stop a bullet? Perhaps, I imagine, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul is asking himself that same question.
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Rivals at odds over 'oath' debate
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/09/2019
» It looks likely the government and the opposition will have to slug it out in the Lower House over whether the debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's incomplete oath will be held behind closed doors or broadcast so the public can see it as with other parliamentary sessions.
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Oath slip pulls politics further into shadows
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/09/2019
» Shadow is an essential element in oriental arts. For example, the reflection of subdued light on the golden surface of a Buddha image evokes a holier, more serene feeling than flooding the entire area with light.
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