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New hurdles await in Thailand’s tortuous road to charter change
10 Sept 11:28 Key points summarised by AI
- Thailand's government-sponsored draft bill for a referendum on charter change faces significant delays after lawmakers postponed a final vote.
- The delay stems from a successful opposition proposal to revise Article 9, which now allows Parliament and civil networks to request a referendum, a power initially exclusive to the Cabinet.
- This controversial amendment has raised concerns among senators about the bill's constitutionality, potentially leading to its rejection, calls for government dissolution, or a court review, thus jeopardizing efforts to reform the junta-era Constitution.
- Further complicating its passage, the bill sets a high bar for a valid referendum, requiring at least 50% voter turnout and a simple majority, which observers believe will be difficult to achieve.
