Protesters disrupt press conference at Pheu Thai HQ
SOME protesters barged into Pheu Thai headquarters late afternoon today (July 23) and threw powder around thus disrupting a press conference by Pheu Thai and Palang Prachararth parties after they concluded their talks, Thai Rath newspaper said. The protesters loudly asked why Pheu Thai is holding talks with military-installed parties and whether party leaders […]
Read MorePolice warn public cyberbullying can lead to penalty
THE TECHNOLOGY Crime Suppression Division police today (July 22) warned the public there can be consequences for cyberbullying and harassment as both civil and criminal lawsuits could be filed against the perpetrator, Sanook.com said. This comes as some senators moved to sue those who criticised them online after only 13 out of a total […]
Read MoreBorwornsak: Petition Constitutional Court about denying Pita a second chance
By Thai Newsroom Reporters LEGAL GURU BORWORNSAK Uwanno today (July 20) suggested the Constitutional Court be petitioned to judge whether a majority of lawmakers may have breached the constitution by denying Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat a second chance of being named prime minister. Borwornsak advised the Move Forward petition the Constitutional Court to […]
Read MorePheu Thai urged not to break ranks at Democracy Monument rally
DURING a big rally held at Democracy Monument this evening (July 19) a political activist urged Pheu Thai Party not to break ranks by leaving the coalition forged Move Forward Party and linking up with other parties in setting up a government, Thai Rath newspaper said. This rally came after a joint House/senate meeting […]
Read MorePita’s message: Thailand has changed, no going back
MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat posted a message on his Facebook page today (July 19) after a joint House/senate meeting voted to deny him a second chance of being named prime minister while the Constitutional Court also suspended him from performing as MP that Thailand is no longer the same and there is no […]
Read MorePita denied second chance of being named PM, suspended from performing as MP
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD LEADER Pita Limjaroenrat was today (July 19) denied a second chance to be named and voted prime minister whilst being suspended by court from performing as MP. Today’s joint House/Senate meeting voted 395 against 312 to deny Pita the second chance for elected premiership after he had failed […]
Read MoreProtesters furious at court decision on Pita lawsuit
ANGRY protesters flocked to a Parliament building gate after the Constitution Court voted to accept the Election Commission’s MP-disqualifying lawsuit against Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat on a charge of holding a tiny fragment of 0.0035% shares of non-operating ITV channel, Naewna newspaper said today (July 19). This took place just as a […]
Read MorePita nominated for PM second time, heated debate on regulation
MOVE FORWARD leader Pita Limjaroenrat was nominated prime minister for the second time at the start of the joint House/senate meeting this morning (July 19) with no rival emerging while a heated debate on whether doing so is in violation of Article 41 of the House regulations is ensuing, Matichon newspaper said. After Mr. […]
Read MoreTight security as court hears case against Pita
METROPOLITAN Police have mounted heavy security at the Constitutional Court which will be holding a hearing tomorrow morning (July 19) on whether to accept the Election Commission’s MP-disqualifying lawsuit against Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat on a charge of holding a tiny fragment of 0.0035% shares of non-operating ITV channel, Naewna newspaper said […]
Read MoreMPs, senators likely to decide whether to give Pita a second chance for PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters LAWMAKERS WILL LIKELY engage in floor debate during tomorrow’s joint House/Senate meeting and then decide whether to give Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat a second chance of being named and voted for one. Whether or not Pita will be given a second chance tomorrow might probably depend on a […]
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