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Charter chairman Meechai sizes up the graft threat
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/10/2015
» The former chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee who drafted the 2007 constitution, Seri Suwanpanont, recently recalled the framers of the so-called "people's constitution", or the 1997 charter, who thought decentralisation of administration could help tackle the problem of vote-buying and corruption.
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Meechai's first dilemma: Tackling corrupt politicians
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 19/10/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) led by Meechai Ruchupan is currently going through the process of receiving opinions from various sectors of society about what should be incorporated into the new draft of the constitution -- or how the new draft should be written so it reflects the aspirations of the people.
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Reform bickering is not helping to get the job done
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 10/08/2015
» I just cannot understand the logic of Wanchai Sornsiri, a member of the National Reform Council (NRC), and his rejection of the draft constitution, and his "death wish" that this piece of supreme law be killed.
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Chavalit's talk of being PM can't be taken seriously
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/05/2015
» At the age of 83, most people are enjoying the quiet years and living peaceful lives with their families at home or helping to raise their grandchildren. Not so with Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh. He believes he is physically and mentally fit enough for a last shot at Government House.
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We all want an answer to the 'two-year' question
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/06/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha was in a jovial mood when he mixed with Thai athletes at the SEA Games in Singapore last week. That was not surprising as he was surrounded by "friendly" athletes anxious to take selfies with him.
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The media is not the enemy, why treat them so?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/04/2015
» It is not surprising the private sector heartily welcomed the lifting of martial law without mentioning its replacement, Section 44 of the interim constitution, which is even more draconian.
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Forgiveness depends on admitting rice scheme flaws
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 26/01/2015
» Are you ready? Are you ready Thai people?
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Year off to good start for graft-fighters
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 05/01/2015
» After pushing aside our headaches, trials and tribulations to enjoy the week-long New Year holiday break, it is now time to get back into the real world.
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Free expression is not your enemy Mr Prime Minister
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/11/2014
» How would you feel if you were allowed just to think, but not to express what you think in public -- either verbally, by gesture or in writing?
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The case for the NACC
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/11/2014
» Critics of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) were quick to accuse the graft-busters of lusting after power for proposing a bill to the National Legislative Assembly seeking to greatly increase its authority.
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