Use '97 charter as base: law dean
Constitution drafters should avoid contentious issues and simply amend the 1997 charter as they had little time or the legitimacy to write a fresh one, a leading legal expert said.
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No replacement for Somkid: PM
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday ruled out the naming of another economic envoy after approving the resignation of Somkid Jatusripitak who quit over criticism of his past association with the ousted government.
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DSI will have to wait for Kularb Kaew case
Justice Minister Charnchai Likhitjittha yesterday instructed four legal experts to review the Kularb Kaew nominee case before deciding next month whether the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) should take it over from the police.
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Deep-South bill gets provisional NLA green light
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday accepted in principle the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre draft bill, part of the government's strategy to end the deep-South conflict.
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Apirak warns residents to be on their guard
Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin has ordered directors in the 50 districts under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's jurisdiction to be alert to any suspicious activities.
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Abolition of the party-list opposed
Political parties yesterday opposed the idea to abolish party-list MPs from the electoral system, as they believe it would reduce the chance of experienced politicians and experts being able to serve the country.
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Anti-smoking lobby rebukes censors for blocking movie
Anti-smoking activists yesterday demanded film censors explain why they banned the 2006 Golden Globe-nominated satire "Thank You For Smoking".
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NLA demands a review of trade pact with Japan
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will petition the Prime Minister to object to the Cabinet's approval for the government to sign the Thai- Japanese bilateral trade agreement as the government did not give enough time for the assembly to study the text of the agreement.
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Judges, academics call for environment court, legal fund
Judges and academics have proposed the establishment of an environment court to deal with increasing environment-related lawsuits.
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Administrative Court throws out iTV injunction request
The Central Administrative Court has dropped a petition from the embattled broadcaster iTV for an injunction against a PM's Office demand for the repayment of an almost Bt100 billion in debts.
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Estrada mystery
Justices of the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court's special division yesterday wondered why Philippines senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada had sought a 90-day "blanket authority" to travel.
"What is the reason for this blanket authority to travel?"
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School lauded for Thai teaching
The Ministry of Culture has honoured Anubanwatnongkunchard School in Uthai Thani for its excellent Thai-language teaching and for setting an example to others, said Weera Rojpojanarat, the ministry's permanent secretary.
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PM launches campaign against wildlife trade
The illegal trade in wildlife in Thailand is third only to narcotics and gun running, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said yesterday.
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New panel slams ambulance standards
A Public Health Ministry fact-finding committee probing corruption in connection with the purchase of 232 ambulances found that 14 specification conditions for the vehicles had been violated, chairman Dr Sant Hathirat said yesterday.
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Push for students to end hunger strike
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members promised students on a hunger strike in front of Parliament yesterday they would throw out legislation that aims to turn some state universities into autonomous institutions.
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