BANGKOK, 14 Aug- "Trichada" reveals that the new government is preparing to go through a referendum. Invite all parties to join forces to prepare Successfully complete the 'People's Constitution', ending the NCPO's inheritance tool
Ms. Treechada Sritada, Pheu Thai Party deputy spokesperson, said that Thai people across the country who have the right to vote are preparing to go to the referendum on whether to approve or not the drafting of the new constitution. by the Constituent Assembly (SorRor.) to replace the current one that has been in force since April 6, 2017, which is confident that The majority of votes would agree. The Pheu Thai Party issued a statement on August 2 and 6 that said At the first meeting of the new Cabinet led by the Pheu Thai Party, there will be a resolution. The cabinet has called for a referendum through the process of establishing the Pheu Thai Party. The Pheu Thai Party will not be distorted. Oh, hold back because he realizes that Thai people who love democracy are waiting.
Ms. Treechada said that the council in the past Although the Pheu Thai Party and other parties Will try to push for an amendment to the 2017 constitution to turn off the switch. Senator, but it was not successful. try to have SERC came up with a new constitution that was also unsuccessful. Looking back, you will find that The Pheu Thai Party and the Kao Klai Party have proposed a motion for a referendum to lead to the establishment of a new constitution. The House of Representatives approved But when he reached the Senate The Senate has set up a committee to study first. Time passed in vain Because when the study is finished The Senate voted against the referendum. The process was therefore cut and did not reach the cabinet of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha who would agree to conduct a referendum. In addition, the Constitutional Court has decided to vote twice if it is to amend the constitution in the form of a new version. SSR. Came to do with when SSR. Completed to hold a referendum again If the majority of the people agree, the draft constitution will be presented to His Majesty for his signature and promulgation.
The Pheu Thai Party's deputy spokesman said that it was an important checkpoint that the Pheu Thai Party had to cross. is to coordinate and cooperate with all parties and parties Especially with the Senate in amending the constitution section 256 to give birth to SSR. How will it come from? Will it be elected by all people or not? Composition, qualifications, number, authority, duty, period of constitutional preparation. and other matters may seem easy But getting into the real life may not be as easy as you think. because of politics and transitional power in the case of the Prime Minister's vote and form of government is evident that having great difficulty Also the government Gen. Prayuth had previously set a policy to revise the constitution to be democratic, but after 4 years it did not drive it to be true, despite the pressure from many parties, it was ineffective. new success The Pheu Thai Party must try its best. By encouraging people to participate in order to prevent any power mechanism to be an obstacle
Ms. Treechada said that the 1997 constitution drafted by Sor Ror Ror. Subject, in particular, the participation of the public in the drafting process. various provisions is acceptable It is considered one of the best constitutions. But only valid for 8 years and 11 months, it was torn up by the coup on September 19, 2006. The 2007 constitution was later promulgated, after 6 years and 9 months of use, it was torn up by the NCPO in the coup on September 22. May 2014 Currently, the 2017 Constitution is prepared by the Constitution Drafting Committee, Mr. Meechai Ruchuphan, as the chairman. It was announced on April 6, 2017 until today, for 6 years and 5 months, which is quite long. The new constitution was completed without delay.
“The Pheu Thai Party will not disappoint. I would like to reaffirm my firm intentions according to the statements and campaigns which are clearly defined as the Party's policy that declares that to amend the constitution pushing the country into democracy eliminating the succession of dictatorship create fairness for the people The inheritance of power must be ended. invite all parties All parties come together to create a new page in political history to change the country together, ”the Pheu Thai Party's deputy spokesperson reiterated .-Thai News Agency.
Source: Thai News Agency