Category: Government

Nikorn Challenges Feasibility of Constitutional Amendment Referendum

Bangkok: Nikorn Chamnong has raised concerns regarding the feasibility of holding a referendum to amend the constitution according to the Movement of Assembly (MoA) agreement. He highlighted that such a referendum, which requires an elected Constituent Assembly (CLA), is not possible as it violates Section 166 of the Constitution, according

Prime Minister Awaits GBC Meeting Results Before Easing Border Restrictions

Koh kong: The Prime Minister is waiting to hear from “Big Lek” about the results of the GBC meeting to ease border crossing restrictions. Prime Minister Anutin requested to wait to hear the results of the GBC meeting from “Big Lek” before returning to Thailand, after agreeing to withdraw heavy

Thaksin’s Sentence Unlikely to Impact Pheu Thai Party, Says Promphong

Bangkok: Promphong Nopparit has asserted that the recent sentencing of Thaksin Shinawatra will not detrimentally affect the Pheu Thai Party. He expressed confidence in Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s capability to lead the party in upcoming elections and restore public trust. He also condemned certain political groups and online trolls for disseminating defamatory

Anutin Appoints Chaichanok to Lead Referendum Study Team

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has appointed a team to study and prepare for a referendum on constitutional amendments. Amending the 2017 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand is a primary objective for the Bhumjaithai Party, which aims to draft a new constitution in compliance with the

Constitutional Court Rejects Petition Against Energy Minister Pirapan

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court rejected a petition to remove Pirapan Salirathavipak from his position as Energy Minister. The Court unanimously decided not to accept the petition, as the petitioner, Sonthiya Sawatdee, was deemed ineligible to submit it. According to Thai News Agency, the petition filed by Mr. Sonthiya Sawatdee sought

Prasert Celebrates Thai Students’ Success at International Science Competition

Bangkok: Prasert congratulates Thai children on winning 11 awards in the International Youth Science and Engineering Project Competition, reflecting the quality of Thai education. Mr. Prasert Chantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, delivered a speech to the youth group that won 11 awards from the

Constitutional Court’s Ban on Public Selection of Constituent Assembly Sparks Concerns

Bangkok: Dr. Prem Sak has expressed his shock at the Constitutional Court’s decision to prohibit citizens from electing the Constituent Assembly tasked with amending the entire constitution. He fears this decision could pave the way for covert manipulation of the constitutional amendment process, allowing certain groups to consolidate power, reminiscent