Internal Affairs

Parliament Reviews Constitutional Amendments Amid Uneven Attendance

Bangkok: Parliament met for the second day to discuss significant constitutional amendments. The session saw a sparse attendance from Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Representatives, in contrast to the strong presence of Senators. According to Thai News Agency, the special joint meeting was convened to deliberate on the draft Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, focusing on

Prit Calls for Amending Section 156 to Enable New Constitution Drafting

Bangkok: “Prit” has voiced support for amending Section 156, aiming to facilitate the creation of a new constitution. He argues that the 2017 constitution lacks legitimacy and stresses the importance of returning power to the people. According to Thai News Agency, the joint parliamentary session recently convened to consider urgent matters, including three draft amendments to the constitution. These amendments

Nantana Nantawaropas Calls for Democratic Constitution and Warns Against Misleading Referendum Tactics

Bangkok: “Nantana” revives the spirits of the October 14 heroes, warding off evil spirits, the demonic descendants, and the remnants of dictatorship from the drafting of the constitution. She warns that questions that are lies, hidden agendas, and misleading statements should not be used in a referendum. According to Thai News Agency, during the joint parliamentary meeting to consider the

Protests Erupt Over Debate Involving the Senate

Bangkok: Protests erupted following a debate in a joint parliamentary session that involved discussions about the Senate. The session was focused on three draft amendments to the Constitution. Throughout the day, the debate was smooth, but as the evening progressed, it became more lively. According to Thai News Agency, the situation intensified after a People’s Party MP addressed the performance

Chonlanan Advocates for Pheu Thai Party’s Draft as Cornerstone of Constitutional Amendment

Bangkok: Dr. Cholanat Srikaew has proposed that the joint parliamentary meeting should adopt the principles of the Pheu Thai Party’s draft constitution amendment as the central framework, ensuring it aligns with the Constitutional Court’s ruling. According to Thai News Agency, during discussions surrounding constitutional amendment drafts from the Prachachon Party, the Bhumjaithai Party, and the Pheu Thai Party, Dr. Cholanat

Senator Kob Criticizes Parliament Members Over Constitutional Amendments

Bangkok: Senator Kob offered a moral proverb for members of parliament, emphasizing that the constitution is not the problem; the problem is the people. Senator Kob shared a proverb to remind members of parliament to recognize their own mistakes before criticizing others. He concluded with the thought, “People who succeed quietly” are not those who are obsessed with knowledge that

Senator Angkana Neelapaijit Warns Against Inciting Hatred Amid Border Tensions

Bangkok: Senator Angkana Neelapaijit has raised concerns over the consequences of inciting hatred, especially in the context of border tensions. She explained that her warnings were issued with good intentions, aiming to prevent minor issues from escalating into significant obstacles during negotiations and conflict resolution efforts. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Angkana expressed her views on the negative trend

Two More Landmines Discovered in Ban Nong Ya Kaeo

Bangkok: The bomb disposal team discovered two more buoys in the Ban Nong Ya Kaeo area. It was revealed that from 10-14 Oct. 2015, nine buoys were found ready for use. On October 14, 2015, a news report from the bomb disposal unit revealed that today, two more anti-personnel mines were discovered in the Ban Nong Ya Kaew operational area.