Politicians have roundly condemned the decision of a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) panel to tweak an election-related organic law that could push the polling date into next year. The panel vetting the organic law on the election of MPs voted on Friday to put off its effective date by 90 days. (Bangkok Post file photo)Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has indicated that there is little that should stop an election from being held by November this year. But politicians are not optimistic, saying the move was another ploy to delay the election and prolong the NCPO’s stay in power. (Bangkok Post file photo)Anusorn Iamsa-ard, acting deputy spokesman for the Pheu Thai Party, agreed the move came as no surprise.

Source: Bangkok Post January 20, 2018 13:39 UTC