"Meechai"

Re: “Meechai denies charter rigged to forge ‘unity govt’”, News, June 18.

THE CHIEF Constitution drafter yesterday dismissed claims that the charter was written with a goal of paving the way for a government of “national unity” after the next general election.

Chief charter drafter Meechai Ruchupan said on Tuesday that it would be a good option to ask the Constitutional Court to make a ruling in regard to some members of the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) who allegedly lack the qualifications required under the new charter.

THE LAW DRAFTERS will leave it to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to decide whether or not to take the issue of the issue of the graft-buster bill to the Constitutional Court.

Charter drafter chief Meechai Ruchupan said on Thursday that citizens would have more problems than benefit by giving greater authority to the National Anti-Corruption Commission to wiretap phone calls.

Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) chief Meechai Ruchupan on Tuesday showed his disapproval of the proposed authority of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to eavesdrop on phone conservations, and warned that if legislators allowed such clauses, it could have negative consequences for them.

THE SUPERVISOR of a police lieutenant who is accused of staging the robbery of a gold outlet has recommended the officer’s dismissal unless an investigation clears his name.

Re: “Meechai dismisses criticism that new election system could favour pro-military party”, The Nation, yesterday.

Meechai Ruchupan, head of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), on Monday gave an assurance that the formula for the calculation of MP seats would not be so complicated that it affected the announcement of general election results.

AMENDING the organic law governing political parties has been suggested as a solution to the impasse over the junta’s refusal to lift the ban on political gatherings.

Laws concerning the qualification of candidates contesting local elections must be amended before the general election can be held, chief charter drafter Meechai Ruchupan has said.

Re: “Political role for the NCPO could break law: Meechai”, The Nation, yesterday.