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Countdown To Promised Election Begins, Says Thai PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha
Thailand will hold an election within the 19-month timeframe prescribed in the country's new constitution, now signed into law by the king, but an exact date has yet to be set, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday.
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Thailand Finance Chief Brushes Off Foreign Investment Plunge
Thailand's finance minister today brushed off concerns about plunging foreign investment under junta rule, saying "there is light ahead" now that voters have approved a military-crafted constitution.
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Thais Vote For First Time Since 2014 Coup In Charter Referendum
Thais began voting on Sunday in a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that would pave the way for a general election in 2017 but require future governments to rule on the military's terms.
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Thai Election In 2017 Regardless Of Referendum Vote: Junta Chief
A general election will take place in 2017, Thailand's junta chief said today, no matter what the outcome of Sunday's national referendum on a new constitution that will decide the country's future.
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Thai Journalist Charged Under Draconian Charter Law
A Thai journalist and four activists were charged Monday under a draconian law banning criticism of the junta's new constitution which will be voted on in a referendum next month.
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Thai Junta-Backed Constitution Rejected, Elections Likely
Thailand's junta-appointed reform council Sunday rejected a new constitution aimed at steering the country out of political turmoil, a move likely to extend the military's time in power and delay elections.
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Thai Junta-Backed Constitution Up For Vote
A junta-appointed reform council is due to vote Sunday on whether to endorse a new constitution which critics say risks further calcifying Thailand's political divisions.
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Thailand Deliberates New Constitution to End Turmoil
Deliberations began today on a new Thai constitution, which includes clauses to stop parties winning a majority and allows unelected officials to govern, in a bid by the Thai junta to end a near-decade of political turmoil.
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Draft of New Thai Constitution Would Protect LGBT Rights
Gay rights activists are welcoming a clause in a draft of Thailand's new constitution that is aimed at protecting the rights of gay and transgender people.
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Thai PM Vows Reform Council to Include People From All Walks of Life
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday set out broad criteria for the selection of a 250-member council to draw up sweeping political reforms and approve a new constitution, saying people from all walks of life would be included.
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Countdown To Promised Election Begins, Says Thai PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha
Thailand will hold an election within the 19-month timeframe prescribed in the country's new constitution, now signed into law by the king, but an exact date has yet to be set, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday.
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Thailand Finance Chief Brushes Off Foreign Investment Plunge
Thailand's finance minister today brushed off concerns about plunging foreign investment under junta rule, saying "there is light ahead" now that voters have approved a military-crafted constitution.
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Thais Vote For First Time Since 2014 Coup In Charter Referendum
Thais began voting on Sunday in a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that would pave the way for a general election in 2017 but require future governments to rule on the military's terms.
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Thai Election In 2017 Regardless Of Referendum Vote: Junta Chief
A general election will take place in 2017, Thailand's junta chief said today, no matter what the outcome of Sunday's national referendum on a new constitution that will decide the country's future.
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Thai Journalist Charged Under Draconian Charter Law
A Thai journalist and four activists were charged Monday under a draconian law banning criticism of the junta's new constitution which will be voted on in a referendum next month.
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Thai Junta-Backed Constitution Rejected, Elections Likely
Thailand's junta-appointed reform council Sunday rejected a new constitution aimed at steering the country out of political turmoil, a move likely to extend the military's time in power and delay elections.
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Thai Junta-Backed Constitution Up For Vote
A junta-appointed reform council is due to vote Sunday on whether to endorse a new constitution which critics say risks further calcifying Thailand's political divisions.
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Thailand Deliberates New Constitution to End Turmoil
Deliberations began today on a new Thai constitution, which includes clauses to stop parties winning a majority and allows unelected officials to govern, in a bid by the Thai junta to end a near-decade of political turmoil.
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Draft of New Thai Constitution Would Protect LGBT Rights
Gay rights activists are welcoming a clause in a draft of Thailand's new constitution that is aimed at protecting the rights of gay and transgender people.
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Thai PM Vows Reform Council to Include People From All Walks of Life
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday set out broad criteria for the selection of a 250-member council to draw up sweeping political reforms and approve a new constitution, saying people from all walks of life would be included.
