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No conflict with CDC over draft, insists Constitutional Court source
THE NATION September 2, 2016
THE CONSTITUTIONAL Court is not in conflict with the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), despite twice rejecting the CDC’s submission of the revised charter draft due to incomplete procedures, a source at the court insisted yesterday.... (read more)... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/poli...-30294327.html
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MAKING AN “ELECTION” OUTCOME
September 2, 2016
The Dictator is in campaign mode. His men are supporting him, with options being considered for a military party and a “civilian” rightist-royalist party.
Whatever party becomes a vehicle for General Prayuth Chan-0cha becoming premier following an “election” requires that that “election” produces the required victory for The Dictator’s supporters and for him.... (read more)... https://politicalprisonersofthailand...ction-outcome/
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Politicians object to NCPO joining EC to oversee next election
THE NATION September 3, 2016
A PROPOSAL by the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) for the junta and Interior Ministry to oversee the next general election jointly with the Election Commission (EC) met strong opposition from politicians yesterday.
Politicians said such an arrangement would severely erode the legitimacy of the election, which is expected to be held late next year and is supposed to return democracy to the country....(read more)... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/poli...-30294426.html
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Section 44 on the table to foster construction of controversial dam
Submitted by editor2 on Sat, 03/09/2016
The Thai Agricultural Minister said that he might ask the junta leader to enact absolute power under Section 44 of the Interim Charter to build a controversial dam in a national park area, saying tigers have legs to run away from the water.... (read more)... http://prachatai.org/english/node/6534
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Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.
By Mong Palatino
September 02, 2016
Thailand’s new constitution, approved by majority of voters last month, threatens to undermine religious harmony in the country because of a provision that mandates the state to promote Theravada Buddhism.... (read more)... http://thediplomat.com/2016/09/thail...gious-freedom/
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PRACTICING THE PRINCIPLES WE PREACH
By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer - September 3, 2016
A society needs as diverse views and news as possible so people can compare, debate and learn. In Thailand, there are people who believe only certain types of media organizations should be permitted and viciously attack the alternative voices, such as what happened last month when they singled out online news site Prachatai.com.... (read more)... http://www.khaosodenglish.com/opinio...ciples-preach/
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20-year plan is ‘foundation and pillars’ for democracy: PM
THE NATION September 2, 2016
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that his government’s 20-year national strategic plan was necessary to prepare Thailand to become a democracy under international standards.
He said the plan would serve as the foundation and pillars in rebuilding the country for the future. General Prayut said he expected that the new government to be formed after the next election would follow the strategic plan laid out by his administration, although it was unlikely to be implemented in its entirety.
"We are doing the strategic plan for reform over the next 20 years. This is preparation for the country to become an international democracy," he said.... (read more)... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/poli...-30294329.html
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Major parties slam 'pro-junta' reform NRSA urges election, structural changes Published: 06/09/2016 ... (read)...
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Back to the future in our political models
Published: 06/09/2016
Writer: Suranand Vejjajiva
T wo political models are presently being cited by supporters of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as vehicles for his continuation as premier after the general election of 2017. One is the so-called "Prem... (read more)....
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THE OPPORTUNISM AND CRIMES OF ABHISIT VEJJAJIVA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
Giles Ji Ungpakorn
Abhisit Vejjajiva is a slippery opportunist eel with a poisonous bite.
Over the constitutional referendum Abhisit said he opposed the draft charter. He said it did not go far enough in tackling corruption. That was just a code for wanting a more authoritarian constitution. He was positioning himself to... (read more)... https://uglytruththailand.wordpress....sit-vejjajiva/