Bangkok: “Saeng” has announced that the Election Commission is prepared to hold both a referendum on constitutional amendments and Member of Parliament (MP) elections concurrently. The decision on the referendum date, however, lies with the Prime Minister. The commission asserts that conducting both events simultaneously will not pose significant challenges, requiring only the addition of more ballots and the utilization

Bangkok: Somkid Chuekong has strongly criticized the agreement between two political parties, accusing them of deceiving the Thai public and lacking sincerity in their commitment to amending the constitution. This comes in response to the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that stipulated a new constitution would require three referendums, an endeavor projected to cost over 10 billion baht. According to Thai

Bangkok: The Election Commission Secretary has expressed confidence in holding by-elections in three provinces, despite concerns about low voter turnout due to the shortened parliamentary term. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC), discussed the preparations for the by-elections in Chiang Rai, Sisaket, and Kanchanaburi provinces. Mr. Boonmee confirmed that by-elections are underway

Bangkok: Mr. Nikorn Chamnong, former secretary of the joint committee considering the draft Referendum Act, has proposed guidelines for drafting a new people’s constitution in Thailand, drawing inspiration from the 1997 Constitution and suggesting a structured timeline for its implementation. As a former advisor to Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa, Mr. Nikorn has been actively involved in advocating for the establishment

Bangkok: Saeng has countered Bhumtham’s accusations that Buriram residents do not help each other, while pushing forward with the Senate collusion case. A subcommittee is expected to make a decision on this matter by September 16th. The involvement of the Justice Minister in the Senate does not fall under the oversight authority of the Election Commission. According to Thai News

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party is advancing efforts for a constitutional amendment after a court decision that restricts the electorate’s ability to directly choose members of the Constituent Assembly. They are set to propose an amendment to Section 256 of the Constitution, Chapter 15, to allow the National Assembly to appoint members before a national referendum. The party is calling for

Bangkok: Bhumtham reiterated the decriminalization of poker for sports, insisting the principles remain the same. Provincial governors and the Department of Provincial Administration have the authority to approve. He urged the prospective Interior Minister not to be petty and suggested taking on major issues, including Khao Kradong, Senate collusion, and drug trafficking. He questioned whether the Director-General of the Department

Bangkok: “Big Tao” has indicated a potential connection between a three-syllable joke and financial issues at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, particularly following the arrest of “Tid Alongkot.” Suspicious activities have surfaced, with reports suggesting that the individual involved has yet to come forward. According to Thai News Agency, Police Major General Charoonkiat Pankaew, the deputy commander of the Central