South-East Asia

‘ Cooling off-period ‘ may go second

According to chief government whip Wisut Chainarun, the creation of a charter drafting assembly ( CDA ) cannot be completed until the 180-day suspension period for the public referendum bill has passed.

Following Parit Wacharasindhu’s claim on Monday that a policy act bill laying the groundwork for the formation of a CDA may soon be scrutinized by parliament, Mr. Wisut, a list-MP for the ruling Pheu Thai Party, clarified the explanation.

On his Twitter, Mr Parit wrote that the legislature government’s commission, asked to provide opinions about a contract update, decided that a policy article costs related to the setting up of a CDA may be put on the parliament agenda.

Mr. Parit argued that the committee’s decision was critical because it would save time and money by allowing the proposed amendment to have two polls instead of three. The cost of organizing a election is about three billion ringgit.

Additionally, Mr. Parit expressed hope that this would reduce the time it would take to modify the charter, and that a new one might be created before the upcoming general election. The second reading of the policy act bill is scheduled for January 14 and 15.

While acknowledging the possibility of two separate charter referendums, Mr. Wisut said a force for a charter modify would have to wait after the 180-day disqualification period. The House and Senate failed to reach a consensus on the guidelines for holding a contract amendment referendum, according to the general government whip, who stated that the law amendment bill could not be debated by parliament during the cooling-off period.

He claimed to have spoken with legislature’s legal team and Thin Muhamad Noor Matha, who both claimed that the 180-day suspension must have expired before any further action can be taken. He added that it’s unlikely to be finished before the 2027 election’s upcoming contract update.

The main opposition party claims that two polls are enough to amend the proposed contract rewrite and would not violate a new Constitutional Court decision. This may make it possible for the nation to adopt a new law before the following elections. However, experts believe often, especially after the debate between the House and Senate over the election laws.

Wisut: Must waited 180 times

180-day ‘ cooling off-period’ must go second before MPs may take up debate once

According to chief government whip Wisut Chainarun, the creation of a charter drafting assembly ( CDA ) cannot be completed until the 180-day suspension period for the public referendum bill has passed.

Following Parit Wacharasindhu’s claim on Monday that a policy act bill laying the groundwork for the formation of a CDA may soon be scrutinized by parliament, Mr. Wisut, a list-MP for the ruling Pheu Thai Party, clarified the explanation.

On his Twitter, Mr Parit wrote that the legislature government’s commission, asked to provide opinions about a contract update, decided that a policy article costs related to the setting up of a CDA may be put on the parliament agenda.

According to Mr. Parit, the agency’s decision was important because it would save time and money by allowing for two referendums rather than three. A referendum’s planning expenses about three billion ringgit.

Mr. Parit hoped that this would reduce the process of writing a new charter before the upcoming general election. The second reading of the law article bill is scheduled for January 14 and 15.

While acknowledging the possibility of two separate charter referendums, Mr. Wisut said a force for a contract modify would have to wait after the 180-day disqualification period. The general government whip claimed that the law amendment bill could not be debated by congress during the cooling-off interval, which must be followed after the House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on the guidelines for holding a charter amendment referendum.

He claimed to have spoken with parliament’s legal team and Thin Muhamad Noor Matha, who both claimed that the 180-day suspension must have expired before any further action can be taken. He added that it’s unlikely that the contract update process will be finished before the 2027 election.

The main opposition party claims that two polls are enough to amend the proposed contract rewrite and would not violate a new Constitutional Court decision. Before the following elections, the nation do have a new law in place. However, experts believe often, especially after the debate between the House and Senate over the election laws.

Wisut: Must waited 180 times

plans to reduce some top positions by 50 %

A white report that describes a plan to relocate the armed forces and cut spending on weapons was approved by the Defense Council on Monday.

The government, which is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, reviewed the military’s strategic program for 2026-2037 at its final meeting of the year.

According to Mr. Phumtham, each organization under the control of the Defense Ministry has its own corporate ideas that do not conflict with one another.

But, to achieve the goal of military shrinking, they all may operate under a unified manner and in line with a nationwide plan, he said.

The committee acknowledged a costs to update the Defence Act that was created by former defense secretary Sutin Klungsang, he said.

The costs, which has received some opinions, may be improved before being resubmitted to the Defence Council for revision, he said.

It would then be forwarded to the government for assent as part of the process and finally made a proposal to the House.

According to Mr. Phumtham, the lieutenant defense secretary and the permanent secretary of defense were given the task of managing the situation.

He claimed that the government also discussed the global situation and that it endorsed the country’s commitment to maintain its neutrality and act in the interests of the land.

He continued, mentioning that crisis rescue operations and deliberate enlistment were other topics that were brought up during the conference.

Maj Gen Thanathip Sawangsaeng, spokesman for the Defense Ministry, stated on Monday that the white paper may provide a platform for developing martial cohesion and readiness.

According to him, the model may help each unit come up with plans and projects and get a better knowledge of the military’s role.

According to Maj. Gen. Thanathip, the military has begun to reduce personnel and will have a 5 % reduction by 2027.

By 2028, the government hopes to reduce the number of commanders holding professional jobs and officials by 50 % through an early retirement program.

The program also includes replacing military personnel in support and combat units with volunteer recruits, limiting the number of personnel from the agency’s education institutes, and changing the number of conscripts to meet mission demands and threats.

Government treats crises as minor, Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand says

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) has released a statement on well-known graft cases that it claims have had an unfavorable impact on the general public and have also exacerbated hunger.

ACT chair, Mana Nimitmongkol, said on Monday the statement lists bribery scandals that have grabbed common interest in the past year.

Some cases involve flagrant fraud, while others negatively impact Thai citizens ‘ quality of life, he said, adding that the cases have been the result of officials ‘ failure to impose the law or perform poor law enforcement.

Officials are accused of inflating the second case, which would have allowed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to spend time at a doctor rather than a prison. Although some people were unsure whether Thaksin was seriously ill, he was permitted to remain at the Police General Hospital ( PGH) for 180 days.

12 employees from the Department of Corrections and the PGH are being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC).

Another situation involves the first discharge of Apichart Jansakulporn, much known as Sia Piang, a business sentenced to 48 years in prison for his role in the rice-pledging incident. After serving seven centuries, Pichart was released on October 9.

Apichart received a special transfer as a result of serious illness, according to Department of Corrections director-general Sahakarn Phetnarin. He is now receiving care at Ramathibodi Hospital and is not required to wear an EM bracelet.

Apichart, convicted in 2015 for problem related to government-to-government wheat sales offers, was immediately sentenced to 48 years in prison.

However, many royal clemency reduced his word to 12 decades, 8 months, and 12 days. His word is currently scheduled to come to an end on July 27, 2034.

Even though these incidents do not relate to the unlawful acquisition of funds, Mr. Mana said, referring to Thaksin, that the reported granting of special privileges to a prisoner convicted of abuse of power is unacceptable.

Some officials and leaders continue to work together to cover up the lies and accept attention, and they don’t care what the public thinks, according to Mr. Mana.

Another incident occurred on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Pathum Thani, close to the Zeer Rangsit shopping center. On October 1, 20 students and three teachers were killed in a dreadful bus fire that occurred on the same street.

A fuel leak was the cause of the drama, according to the examination of the ill-fated bus by investigative police. The bus had 11 tanks containing compressed natural gas ( CNG ), and a fuel line, which carries gas from a tank to the engine, had come loose, causing the leak. Six of the 11 CNG tank installed on the vehicle were registered, while the remaining vehicles were not, according to authorities.

Mr. Mana claimed that two months have passed since the affair occurred, but that no Department of Land Transport official has been held accountable and that the government hasn’t found a long-term solution to the issue of money among officers. ” There are many illegally-modified cars running about, which may cause several more fatalities”, he said.

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 2’s decision on May 13 to acquit Itthipol Khunpluem of granting an illegitimate building permit for a high-rise condominium project in Pattaya of Chon Buri state raises yet another question about the NACC’s functionality, Mr. Mana said.

The former chancellor of society and former mayor of Pattaya was found not guilty of violating the 15-year statute of limitations for his command, but because he had already cleared his brand in court. The NACC just requested the state attorney to take the case before the court last year, despite the allegations that it was committed 15 years ago.

Another well-known incidents include the blackchin fish war issue, the common fraud case linked to The image Group, the handling of cadmium waste, and the Khao Kradong land dispute between the State Railway of Thailand and the Department of Lands in Buri Ram.