Govt to file poll-tweak drafts soon
The coalition government is expected to submit draft amendments to two organic laws related to the election system for parliamentary scrutiny late next month.
PM orders Amnesty law breach probe
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday he has ordered a probe into Amnesty International Thailand to determine if the human rights watchdog is operating in compliance with Thai law.
The govt's own legal eagle
It is a well-known fact that when Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam voices caution about anything legal, cabinet ministers are all ears.
Crucial organic laws could be passed by July
The process of revising two organic laws and enacting them could be wrapped up by next July when pressure will pile up on the government to dissolve the House, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Prayut 'not about to quit'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will stay on in office until at least the 2022 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit to be hosted by Thailand.
People's bill to end discrimination submitted to parliament
A people's bill for the elimination of discrimination, supported by 12,116 signatures, has been submitted for parliament's deliberation, Move Forward party-list MP Thanyawat Kamolwongwat said on Wednesday.
House 'won't be dissolved'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shot down speculation that the House of Representatives will be dissolved before two organic laws related to the election system are amended.
Pro-monarchy group to rally against Amnesty Nov 25
A group of Thai citizens claiming to protect the monarchy plans to rally in front of Government House on Nov 25 to demand that Amnesty International cease its operations in Thailand.
Ex-red shirt boss seeks Amnesty ban
A former red-shirt leader is backing a key government figure's call to have the human rights watchdog Amnesty International banned in Thailand.
Poll system laws on House agenda
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Monday he is ready to put on the parliament agenda proposed amendments to two organic laws to reflect constitutional changes in the election system.
