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2021 saw fierce battle to change Thai Constitution and junta legacy, but there was only one winner
14 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI
- In 2021, numerous attempts to amend the Thai Constitution faced significant opposition, with only one of 21 proposed bills successfully passing.
- Civil society groups like iLaw and Re-Solution, backed by public signatures and protests, sought sweeping reforms to dismantle the 2014 military coup's legacy, including changes to the Senate and judicial appointments, but their proposals were overwhelmingly rejected by Parliament.
- The sole successful amendment, proposed by Democrat MPs, restored the two-ballot voting system and adjusted the composition of the Lower House, overcoming stringent constitutional hurdles designed to impede changes.
- The junta-sponsored Constitution imposed high barriers, requiring substantial support from both MPs and senators, making comprehensive constitutional reform exceptionally challenging for reformists who vow to continue their fight for true democracy.
