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Let's stick to EC poll date
News, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2018
» The regime has decided to continue its confusing, piecemeal attitude towards elections and free speech. The latest declarations on a general election emphasise shortcomings all across government and the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). By law, setting an election date is the exclusive duty of the Election Commission. When the EC did just that, the regime immediately stepped in, first to accept it, then to negate it and finally to mark it out as an open-ended and conditional option.
The strong arm of the law
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 05/08/2018
» The most heavily armed military member in Thailand in the most heavily armed unit of the Royal Thai Armed Forces is the head of the Judge Advocate-General (JAG) office of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Regime defends legal action
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/08/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Thursday defended its decision to lodge police complaints against three key Future Forward party figures, saying they distorted facts.
Public rallies banned for coup anniversary
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2018
» Government House and surrounding areas within a 50 metres radius are expected to be declared a "controlled zone", where any public gatherings are prohibited, said a deputy national police chief Sunday.
NCPO checks rally remarks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order is looking into the details of speeches delivered by protest leaders at Thammasat University on Saturday, according to NCPO spokesman Maj Gen Piyapong Klinpan. "Whether the contents discussed on stage were in accordance to the law or not, the NCPO's legal team is checking each individual's speech," Maj Gen Piyapong said.
PM seeks help over Doi Suthep protest heat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked state agencies to help come up with a solution to the judicial housing controversy, as legal experts agreed demolishing the houses would be against the law.
Tears for fears, Pinit's brave transformation, lottery win 'joke' turns sour
News, Mae Moo, Published on 22/04/2018
» The grandmother of a conscript who burst into tears at an army conscription draw as he contemplated the plight of his family if he was forced to serve, has urged him to put aside his fears.
Army to care for conscript's family
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/04/2018
» The army has promised to take good care of a conscripted private's elderly family, including a 75-year-old grandmother, after he was seen on social media crying after being drafted recently in Bangkok.
Scrap political ban, parties urge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2018
» Existing political parties are stepping up calls for the regime's ban on political activities to be totally lifted in light of its partial revocation on April 1.
Pro-election groups ramp up pressure
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2018
» Pro-election activists are ratcheting up pressure on the regime after setting a clear timetable for rallies to continue until at least May and challenging politicians to choose between the people and the military.