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Parliament today begins a two-day debate on seven motions seeking amendments to the Constitution, but public attention will be focused on the bill proposed by iLaw aimed at the most radical change to the current charter. Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) – a Thai human rights non-governmental organisation – is the only group outside Parliament
The anti-establishment Khana Ratsadon will hold pork barbecue dinner in front of parliament tomorrow, from 4pm to 9.30pm, as fellow protesters lay siege to parliament to pressure legislators approve the draft constitutional amendment proposed by the iLaw non-governmental organization. According to the Facebook page of the Free Youth group, each barbecue set, for 2-3
With political temperatures rising close to boiling point, lawmakers head to Parliament today and tomorrow (November 17-18) to deliberate seven motions seeking amendments to the Constitution. The move comes after a September delay to the charter-change process triggered uncertainty, distrust, political manoeuvring and a tug-of-war between proponents and opponents. The issue has become a potentially
Parliament will this week (November 17-18) deliberate seven motions seeking amendments to the Constitution, amid mounting pressure for changes to provisions viewed as “problematic”. Among the seven motions, two proposed by government coalition parties and five opposition parties seek to amend Article 256 of the Constitution to pave the way for the setting up of
As the saying goes, behind every successful man, there’s a woman. Except in Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow’s case, there are two – the woman he is legally married to and his common-law wife. Thamanat’s legal spouse Arisara Prompow is far richer than his other wife, Tanaporn Srivirach, but it is the latter
Anti-government protesters on Saturday rallied at the Democracy Monument which they later wrapped with a huge cloth banner carrying messages denouncing the Prayut government. The wrapping of the monument capped an evening long demonstrations by three pro-democracy groups calling for political changes. They repeated their calls for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign, a new
Three protest groups have converged at the Democracy Monument, as the metropolitan police warn them to confine themselves to this main protest site, and not march to elsewhere. The “Bad Student” group had earlier gathered in front of the Education Ministry, with a coffin and a portrait of Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan. After completing
About 5,000 police are being deployed at and around the Democracy Monument where protesters plan to hold anti-government rallies this afternoon, as motorists are advised to avoid Rajdamnoen Avenue and nearby roads. The Free Women’s Group plans to gather at the Kok Wua intersection from 4pm to 7pm, while the so-called “Festival Mob” plans to
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha addressed through a video message at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2020, which was part of the 37th ASEAN Summit. He highlighted the significant role of technology and innovation in reinforcing COVID-19 recovery efforts and promoting inclusive growth, as well as supporting ASEAN’s core objectives towards narrowing the development
When Mob Fest kicks off at 2pm today(November 14), many of those participating will be school kids who refuse to shy away from hot political and social issues. Despite their tender age, teenagers are boldly standing up for the causes they believe in – democracy, freedom of expression, and the right to help shape the future
A small group of pro-Monarchy demonstrators rallied in front of parliament this morning (Thursday) to oppose any amendment to the Constitution which would affect the Monarchy. Led by former entertainer-turned political activist, Haruthai Muangboonsri, the group specifically targeted the draft constitutional amendment proposed by the iLaw NGO, which seeks to amend Chapters 1 and
The director of the National Office of Buddhism, Narong Song-ar-rom, said that the Sangha Supreme Council has issued urgent letters, to the temples around the country, barring monks and novices from partaking in any political activities. If they are found in violation of the order, the chief monk of that administrative division can just proceed
