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Reform network chief seeks to axe referendum
News, Published on 22/01/2026
» Wirangrong Dabbaransi, chair of the University Network for National Reform, has petitioned the Administrative Court to annul the government's decision to hold a national referendum on Feb 8, arguing that the process used to set the date is unlawful, unconstitutional and violates citizens' rights and freedoms.
Charter debate draws interest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2026
» A public debate on the referendum on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution will be held on Jan 25, following strong interest from both supporters and opponents of constitutional redrafting.
Anutin vows to support probe into digital wallet budget
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will cooperate with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as it probes a previous cabinet's decision to reallocate 35 billion baht for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, he said.
Bhokin backs MPs to choose PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai Sang Thai Party is campaigning to amend the constitution to ensure the prime minister is selected solely by members of parliament, party strategist Bhokin Bhalakula told the Bangkok Post.
Courting reform
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/07/2025
» Prof Nakharin Mektrairat, president of the Constitutional Court, backs revising the selection process of his court's judges, signalling the need for structural improvements to strengthen judicial independence and transparency.
DSI's 'vote-fixing' probe irks Senate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2025
» Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja has voiced strong opposition to the Department of Investigation's (DSI) plan to investigate complaints related to last year's Senate elections.
Senator wants court referendum ruling
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/02/2025
» Senator Premsak Piayura is expected to submit a motion to parliament on Thursday seeking a Constitutional Court ruling on whether parliament has the authority to amend Section 256 of the legal code to pave the way for setting up a charter-drafting assembly (CDA).
Aid freeze a blow to global efforts
News, CHRIS GREACEN & PETER duPONT, Published on 07/02/2025
» It turns out the US government does important work around the world; work that, when suddenly cut off, leaves real people suffering.
Beware of rogue presidents (this time in Korea)
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 07/01/2025
» Turning yourself from a democratically elected president into a dictator is a tricky operation, and most people who try it fail. It's called a "self-coup", from the Spanish auto-golpe, and to try it without first gaining the support of the armed forces is sheer lunacy. Yet, from time to time, an elected president tries to do exactly that.
House passes committee bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/12/2024
» A bill that will allow parliamentary committees to punish state officials who fail to attend parliamentary inquiries has sailed through its second and third readings in the House of Representatives.