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We’ll have final say on special order to waive primary voting, says junta
We’ll have final say on special order to waive primary voting, says junta
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018
The ruling junta will have the final say over whether to issue a special order to waive a legal requirement for political parties to hold primary voting to select their candidates ahead of the next general election, key junta figures said on Tuesday.
Political party bill amendments agreed
Political party bill amendments agreed
TUESDAY, AUGUST 01, 2017
The joint law review committee resolved on Tuesday to amend two points in the political party draft bill following objections from the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC).Joint committee in deadlock on primary voting system
Joint committee in deadlock on primary voting system
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017
The joint committee reviewing the organic law on regulations of political parties had not settled on the revision of the controversial primary voting system but expected the bill could enter the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) this Thursday.CDC clarifies amendment to primary voting law
CDC clarifies amendment to primary voting law
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017
The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) will affirm an amendment to the newly introduced primary voting system that proposes penalties for those involved in fraud.CDC objections to political party bill to go before NLA, paving way for joint law review: whip
CDC objections to political party bill to go before NLA, paving way for joint law review: whip
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) whip Jet Siratharanont said on Monday that his office had received objections from the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) to the political party draft bill and would place them on the agenda for the assembly’s next meeting, to be held on Thursday or Friday this week.Primary voting rules need changes to help smaller parties: drafters
Primary voting rules need changes to help smaller parties: drafters
SUNDAY, JULY 09, 2017
THE CONSTITUTION Drafting Commission (CDC) has decided to retain a primary voting system in the political party bill but the draft will be revised to allow smaller parties a better chance |to contest elections.Primary voting system violates Constitution’s principles: Abhisit
Primary voting system violates Constitution’s principles: Abhisit
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017
The proposed primary voting system could violate the charter’s principles as it was designed to obstruct many parties from nominating MP candidates in constituencies, said Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday.Most Thais don’t understand primary voting system: survey
Most Thais don’t understand primary voting system: survey
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017
Most Thais admitted that they did not understand the primary voting system but expressed support for it in the hope that it would enhance people’s participation in politics, an opinion survey found.EC insists on feasibility of a primary election
EC insists on feasibility of a primary election
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017
The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) and Election Commission (EC) held a special meeting to mull over the controversial primary vote system in the political parties organic law today while still divided on the matter.Primary voting system ‘a threat to small parties’
Primary voting system ‘a threat to small parties’
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017
THE PRIMARY voting system, despite its stated intention to eliminate financial influence over political parties, would quite to the contrary empower political powerhouses even further and reduce the chances for emerging, small-scale parties to take part in elections, according to politicians and academics.
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