PUBLISHED: 23 Apr 2024 at 05 :09
If the government accepts a proposal to hold three elections over the course of amending the whole contract, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, a first charter election is anticipated in August.
Mr Phumtham, who chairs a federal panel studying the people votes needed to change the contract, said officials of the state coalition parties have backed the three-referenda suggestion, and the government is poised to accept it on Tuesday at its regular gathering.
He added that the government will also be asked to take into account the initial referendum’s review questions. In fact, he noted, citizens may be asked if they approve any amendments to the contract, aside from Sections 1 and 2.
Thailand is described as a single, undivided country with a democratic government and the King as head of state in Chapter 1, while Chapter 2 specifies areas relating to royal privileges.
If the cabinet endorses the recommendation, the charter referendum will be forwarded to the Election Commission (EC ), which is required to proceed within 90 days, he said. The second referendum is anticipated to take place in August if there is no blip.
Although they declined to join the committee, Mr. Phumtham claimed that the charter referendum study panel had gathered input from all parties, including the main opposition Move Forward Party ( MFP ) and the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw ).
He argued that the government and the coalition parties ‘ policies even apply to not amend Pages 1 and 2.
In response to rumors that a plan may be held to encourage individuals to boycott the vote, he asked the criticism camp to participate in it.
The opposition should be given more time because, if they do n’t, it will appear they want to stick to the junta-sponsored charter.
They ought to take part if they support a new mandate and promote democracy, he said.
According to MFP record MP Rangsiman Rome, two elections may be sufficient, noting that it would keep time and money while still adhering to the constitution.
Holding two referendums is reasonable and sufficient because people will decide whether or not they approve of the process. He claimed that three sessions are unnecessary and will require more time and money.
Two elections, with one focusing on the necessity of a update and the other on whether to vote for it, are considered adequate, according to critics, who own three billion baht.
In addition, MP Nikorn Chamnong of the Chartthaipattana Party stated on Monday that if the election legislation is amended soon enough, the second referendum may take place on the same day as regional elections, which would save money.
When questioned about whether the draft issue is “restrictive,” he claimed that the cabinet can design it to fit its policy if it so desires.