Artikel tagged “parties”

  • ‘Ministry deals’ in tatters – Palang Pracharat revoke cabinet post promises

    ‘Ministry deals’ in tatters – Palang Pracharat revoke cabinet post promises

    “One source, a core leader in Phalang Pracharat, confirmed the previous deals had been revoked.” Thailand’s hosting of the ASEAN Summit from June 20 to 23 is forcing Palang Pracharat members to stitch together its government and sort out key ministerial posts before the event. More than two months after the election, and following the election of a PM that saw Prayut Chan-o-cha return to the office, the parties within the pro-military bloc have yet to reach agreement over ministerial positions. Indeed, it is clear now that the the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party is going to renege on its deals to allocate key ministerial positions to coalition partners in return for their support for the PM vote

  • Former EC Commissioner says ‘Give seats to smaller parties’

    Former EC Commissioner says ‘Give seats to smaller parties’

    A former Constitution Drafting Commission member, Praphan Naikovit, once a member of the Election Commission, met with election commissioners yesterday to discuss the formula that should be used to determine the number of MPs following an extensive debate on the interpretation of laws and formula. He says there is just one formula to calculate the number of party-list MPs in the new Lower House parliament – it is the one that gives parliamentary seats to smaller parties despite them getting a significantly low share of votes. After the discussion, Praphan reported that this method had been finalised since the Constitution was written and amended during the process of drawing up the MP election law.

  • Koh Phangan and Koh Tao try to shake off monthly boom and bust

    Koh Phangan and Koh Tao try to shake off monthly boom and bust

    by Bill Barnett Thailand’s idyllic Koh Phangan island is renowned globally for its marque Full Moon parties. On the heels of soaring demand for the big event, visitor numbers surpassed the one million ceiling two years ago and over a five-year period registered compound annual growth rate of 17%. While the numbers are impressive, the reality for resorts on the ground is one of disruptive trading. Accommodation establishments are continually being forced to deal with high occupancy that often surpasses 80% in peak periods but rapidly falls off as soon as the Full Moon event tapers off each month.

  • Constitutional court to rule Thai Raksa Chart’s fate next week

    Constitutional court to rule Thai Raksa Chart’s fate next week

    by Kas Chanwanpen Thai Raksa Chart Party will know its fate next week after the Constitutional Court yesterday scheduled March 7 to read its verdict on whether the party should be dissolved following a petition from the Election Commission (EC). The final judgement next week will be made based on the evidence submitted to the court earlier and there will be no further hearings, according to a statement issued by the court yesterday

  • “Prayut unfit to be the PM” – ex Cabinet colleague

    “Prayut unfit to be the PM” – ex Cabinet colleague

    The Thai PM and the recently formed pro-junta political party are on the defensive as the chains are off other parties criticising them in the lead up to next year’s election. A Government Spokesman, Buddhipong Punnakanta, has been wheeled out to speak to the media over the allegations made by a former Cabinet member citing the Junta chief’s indecisiveness, aggressiveness and lack of manners. The PM has been forced to react to comments made by his former Cabinet member, Pridiyathorn Devakula.

  • Political parties boycotting todays meeting are ‘trouble makers’

    Political parties boycotting todays meeting are ‘trouble makers’

    Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan, who is also defence minister and luxury watch enthusiast, says that parties boycotting today’s meeting were troublemakers. Meanwhile, the Thai PM claims the missing political parties were like boxers who refused to abide by the rules of the fight and would not listen to the referee’s explanations. But political scientist says this only points to the junta’s failure in reconciliation efforts that have been constantly highlighted by the coup makers over the past four years

  • Case dismissed against four accused of launching grenades against PDRC demonstrators in 2013

    Case dismissed against four accused of launching grenades against PDRC demonstrators in 2013

    By Kesinee Tangkiaw The first court on Thursday has dismissed a case against four people accused of firing 40mm grenades at demonstrators from the now–defunct People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) at the Government Complex in early 2013, citing insufficient witnesses and evidence. Chatchawawn Prabbamrung, 49, Taweechai Vichakham, 43, Sunthorn Piphuannok, 53, and Somsri Marit, 44, were accused of contempt of murder as well as violation of gun weapons laws. They were accused of firing grenades at the protestors in the middle of the night of February 8, 2013 and again against a crowd on April 10, 2013. A small number of protestors were injured as a result