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Charter amendment bill now with House Speaker for second then final readings

13 Sept 07:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's constitutional amendment bill, the only one endorsed from 13 drafts, has advanced to the House Speaker for its second and third readings.
The bill seeks to reform the electoral system by increasing constituency MPs from 350 to 400, reducing party-list MPs from 150 to 100, restoring the two-ballot system, and simplifying party-list seat calculations.

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.