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Key proponents of Thailand’s ‘People’s Constitution’ draft plead with lawmakers to pass first reading

13 Sept 05:20 Key points summarised by AI

Proponents urge Thai lawmakers to pass the first reading of the 'People's Constitution' draft, asserting its goal is to dismantle the "Prayut regime" and establish a fairer system, not to alter the approved election system.
The draft aims to address Thailand's "diseases" of economic ills, chronic inequality, and "fake democracy," which are attributed to the current prime minister's governance.
Key proposals include abolishing the Senate, scrapping the 20-year national strategy, restructuring the Constitutional Court, and nullifying Section 279 to reverse coup-era orders.
Advocates emphasize that rejecting the draft would be a distrust of the people's sovereignty and that senators, not directly elected, should support the public interest by approving it.

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.