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A new regulation issued by the Election Commission (EC) to enable it to speed up the dissolution of a political party could be detrimental to several parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.

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EC to seek charter court ruling on non-Thai citizens

The Election Commission has decided to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on whether non-Thai citizens can be included for the calculation of the number of MPs in each province.

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SRT defends logo rework costs

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Friday explained why it adopted a "specific" method in finding a contractor to install a nameplate and undergo a logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Bang Sue logo redesign 'transparent'

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand's 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

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Man of the people: Chadchart shapes up

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt -- the city's first elected chief in nine years -- remains popular with the public since he secured a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in May.

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Ten to testify in DNP bribery claim case

The Counter-Corruption Division (CCD) has summoned 10 witnesses to testify in the bribery case involving the chief of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) after the New Year.

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The shadow of Tuhao

Right on cue, activist Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, went to the Election Commission on Dec 6 to file a petition calling on the poll regulator to seek the dissolution of two major parties in connection with the high-profile Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly…

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Petition lodged over Pheu Thai wage bid

The Election Commission (EC) has been asked to seek the dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party for allegedly allowing ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra to exert his influence over the main opposition party's 600-baht wage hike proposal.

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What defines a hero?

Thailand has embraced one more hero who made big headlines in the media last month.

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PPRP 'received cash' from drugs pub boss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces an investigation that could result in its dissolution after a key party figure admitted the party accepted a donation from the alleged owner of a Bangkok pub raided early this week.

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Disbandment complaint filed against Palang Pracharath over donation

Activist Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission if the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) should be disbanded for accepting a 3-million-baht donation from a Chinese businessman believed to have received Thai citizenship shortly afterwards.

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New parties present faint flicker of hope

With lingering political polarisation, some people have been looking at alternative "third" parties, hoping they may be able to steer the country out of the challenges it faces.

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Srisuwan's assailant arrested in separate case

The red-shirt supporter who attacked activist Srisuwan Janya at the Central Investigation Bureau's complaints centre on Tuesday, was arrested on Wednesday for assault on another person in a different case.

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Srisuwan attacked while on 'Nose' job

Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya was assaulted, but not seriously injured, when he arrived to register a complaint against comedian Udom "Nose" Taepanich with police at the Central Investigation Bureau on Tuesday.

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Srisuwan assaulted when filing complaint against comedian

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Comedian Nose’s Prayut gags find fans and foes

The latest standup show by comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is drawing mixed reactions, depending on which side of the political divide you stand on.

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Election Commission dumps petition on Prayut's term of office, drawing ire

The Election Commission (EC) threw out a petition seeking a court ruling on the tenure of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday in a decision that riled critics.

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EC prepares to answer petition on PM's tenure

The Election Commission (EC) will answer a petition delivered by activist Srisuwan Janya seeking a Constitutional Court interpretation of when Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will have served his maximum eight-year tenure.

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NACC viewing 'bribe money to MPs proof'

Graftbusters are analysing the screenshot of a Line mobile app chat log that reportedly proved that some MPs from smaller parties received monthly allowances from the government over the past three years, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

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Chadchart takes flak for freak floods in city

The heavy downpours on Wednesday night that crippled much of Bangkok have unleashed a torrent of criticism and counter-criticism of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt's ability to fight the city's flooding problems.

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Activist sets sights on GT200 case

Activist Srisuwan Janya said he will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to look into the army's hiring of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) for 7.5 million baht to examine fraudulent bomb detectors purchased years ago.

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Election-related agencies need overhaul

In any respectable democratic system, a winning poll candidate who secured an overall majority of electoral support would take office with the earliest effect. Not in Thailand. When Chadchart Sittipunt trounced 29 rivals by gathering 1.38 million or 51% of the votes cast in Bangkok's gubernatorial election on May 22,…

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Chadchart certified as winner of Bangkok governor election

The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday endorsed Chadchart Sittipunt as the winner of the May 22 Bangkok governor election.

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Chadchart calm as poll body investigates complaint

The release of the Election Commission-verified results of the May 22 Bangkok gubernatorial poll is facing delays pending the handling of irregularity complaints filed against some candidates, including Chadchart Sittipunt.

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NACC asked to probe senior officials over Mor Pla's temple raid

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been asked to investigate two senior officials in Yasothon who allowed Jeeraphan Phetkhao, alias Mor Pla, and a crew of reporters to confront ailing renowned monk Luang Pu Saeng Yanwaro at his monastery.

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