Draft charter criticised
Social critics yesterday scrutinised the draft charter drawn up by the Council for Democratic Reform and judged it to be below the standard set by the 1997 Constitution in terms of public participation and checks-and-balances mechanisms.
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IN BRIEF
Change of name
Military junta drops 'monarchy' from title after confusion in foreign media
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Anti-coup protesters again defy ban on assemblies
Anti-coup protesters staged their second "illegal" political discussion and demonstration yesterday.
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Advisers take stock of their new posts
The announcement by the Council for Democratic Reform (CDR) on Tuesday of the members of four advisory committees has elicited mixed responses - some people expressed surprise at being chosen, some are happy, while others are still deciding whether they want to be involved.
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Thaksin's image removed
The Council for Democratic Reform (CDR) is expected to erase the name of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from Thai politics - even from his mailbox at his official residence at Baan Phitsanulok.
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Groups petition council
Several public groups yesterday submitted petitions covering a variety of issues to the Council for Democratic Reform (CDR).
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Four shot dead in Yala and Pattani
Four people were killed in separate incidents as the separatist violence continued to rage in the three southernmost provinces.
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