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Anti-junta activists get suspended sentence for destroying ballot in charter referendum

September 26, 2017

THE CRIMINAL Court yesterday ruled that three anti-junta activists were guilty of vandalism and handed down suspended sentences of two months in prison and fines of Bt2,000 for ripping up a ballot paper in the charter referendum last year.

Party row unrelated to South attacks, say Democrats

August 13, 2016

DEMOCRAT PARTY politicians from the southern provinces hit by last week’s deadly bombings denied yesterday the attacks were connected to a conflict within the party stemming from the charter referendum result.

In victory, magnanimity

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016

The result of the referendum last week was the declaration of the Thai “silent majority”, unfettered by the lure of money and stifling political sorcery that normally factored in heavily when people went to the polls in previous times. It was a declaratio

Charter referendum as it happens

SUNDAY, AUGUST 07, 2016

Today, Thais go to polling stations to decide Thailand's fate. The Nation sums up key events here as they happen.

'We follow order to vote': soldiers

SUNDAY, AUGUST 07, 2016

Some of soldiers Sunday admitted they were told to show up for the referendum vote and most of them did not understand the draft charter or the additional question.

But for Thaksin, Thailand could move forward

FRIDAY, AUGUST 05, 2016

On the eve of Sundays’ referendum, nobody seems to realise there is one person who can help break the political deadlock in our country: Thaksin Shinawatra.

Ball in public’s court; let’s not be found wanting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 03, 2016

After the previous constitution draft written by a committee headed by Borwornsak Uwanno was rejected by the National Reform Council last year, many people were worried that a new draft would fail again. There was even concern that no legal expert would a

Frustration, sarcasm and exceptionalism

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 03, 2016

This Sunday, about 50 million Thais will be eligible to cast their ballots once again, this time to decide whether they endorse the constitution draft or not. It seems rather simple on the ballot. But things are much more complicated than that.

UK issues travel advisory

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

The United Kingdom has updated its travel advice for citizens ahead of the national referendum, advising its people to avoid political gathering and protest.

Public views on the charter still blurred

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

Judging from the current public awareness, the August 7 referendum on the draft constitution is not as exciting as the previous one a decade ago, when people voted whether to approve the draft charter of 2007.

‘Unrest may derail’ charter referendum

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

UDD leaders denied permission to visit detained activists.

NLA, CDC to jointly prepare public for charter referendum

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016

LEGISLATORS and charter drafters have agreed to share the stage at forums and collaborate to educate the public about the upcoming referendum on the draft constitution to save time and money.

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