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Thai Charter Court to rule on constitutionality of charter amendments bill on Thursday

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Constitutional Court will rule on Thursday on a bill proposing to amend Section 256 of the Constitution, aiming to establish an elected 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly.
The proposed amendment seeks to rewrite the existing charter, with the exception of chapters concerning general provisions and the monarchy.
Opposition parties, led by Pheu Thai, are closely monitoring the ruling and plan to hold a press conference, intending to pursue section-by-section charter amendments if the bill is ruled unconstitutional.
Conservative senators indicate they will block the bill's final parliamentary reading, even if deemed constitutional, due to the required three-fifths majority vote.
An anti-establishment group, UNME of Anarchy, has called for a march and prolonged protest this Saturday, demanding a new Constitution.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.