Crisis of confidence in Constitutional Court looms: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE IN the Constitutional Court’s performances might probably be brewing among all sectors of society following today’s (Sept. 30) court ruling in support of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s prolonged rule, according to a noted academic. Chulalongkorn University’s law lecturer Pornsan Liangboonlertchai remarked that the contentious court ruling […]
Read MoreLawyer: 3 retired generals win but the country loses
A LAWYER from the activist group Khana Lom Ruam Prachachon (Group for the Melting of the People Together) said at a rally in front of Central World department store this evening (Sept. 30) said he does not accept the Constitutional Court’s ruling that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year tenure has not ended, Thai Rath […]
Read MoreDoubts cast over righteousness of Constitutional Court’s ruling on Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHEU THAI Party cast doubts over the righteousness of the Constitutional Court’s ruling delivered today (Sept. 30) in support of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s prolonged rule. The largest opposition party issued a statement to cast doubts over the righteousness of the Constitutional Court’s ruling with respect to relevant sections of […]
Read MorePrayut returns to power with Constitutional Court support
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was today (Sept. 30) judged by the Constitutional Court to have not as yet completed his eight-year tenure, thus being legally allowed to come back as head of government again after a five-week suspension. The Constitutional Court voted 6:3 to endorse Prayut’s comeback to power and […]
Read MoreCourt rules Prayut’s eight-year term has not ended
THE Constitutional Court ruled at 3 p.m. today (Sept. 30) that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has not yet completed eight years in power maximumly provided by law with his term having started when the current constitution was promulgated on April 6, 2017, Naewna newspaper said. The verdict was passed by a majority of 6 to […]
Read MorePrayut verdict: Constitution Court imposes strict control till Oct. 3 morning
THE Constitutional Court tightened security at the building in Government Complex where it is located from 7 p.m. last night (Sept. 29) till 6 a.m. Monday morning (Oct. 3) as it is due to give its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year tenure from 3 p.m. today, Amarin TV said. Mr. Worawit […]
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