Repressive Constitution under the Referendum Act 2016
In April 2016, the junta-appointed parliament passed the Referendum Act 2016 for the Constitutional Referendum on 7 August 2016.
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An Introduction to Thailand’s National Reform Committee
Thailand’s national reform has become a buzzword since before the 2014 coup. It was mainly touted by the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) with its motto “Reform Before Elections”. After the coup, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has, therefore, hailed national reform as its first priority claiming to reform the country in anticipation of elections.
Three years has passed: How much have people gained from fighting for their rights?
Undeniably, the three years under the rule of the NCPO regime has been brimming with numerous civic mobilizations. In an era where people’s voices are stifled, ingenious ways have been crafted to make their voices heard. Some individuals have staged symbolic actions while others have gathered to demonstrate. Some have resorted to meager legal possibilities to fight the power that be.
Three years of the NCPO and its reinforcement of “stable, prosperous and sustainable” powers
Report on the third anniversary of NCPO showed that how the NCPO has changed poliitcal, social and check and balance culture with special power of Section 44, legislative power of NLA, Constitution drafting process and freedom of expression repression.
Report on the Exercise of Power under Section 44 of the Interim Constitution of Thailand
Section 44 of the Interim Constitution of 2014 (the “Interim Constitution”), which was promulgated by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on 22nd May 2014, has been heavily criticized for its dictatorial nature and the absolute power solely consolidated into the Head of the NCPO.
A Forceful Attempt to have Article 112 Cases Tried in the Military Court
The NCPO issued an announcement no. 37/2557 (2014), empowerd a Military Court jurisdiction over offences related to national security and monarchy as well as offences against its announcements and orders. However, there was an attemp to transfer cases that happen before the announcment no. 37/2557 to try in the military court on the ground that online offences are ongoing crime