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Senate majority votes to support two-tier referendum to amend Constitution

25 Sept 05:29 Key points summarised by AI

The Senate voted 153:24 to support a two-tier referendum for constitutional amendment, a decision viewed as a conservative victory but likely to face rejection from the House of Representatives.
Progressive senators criticized the two-tier system, arguing it politicizes the amendment process, causes undue delays, and deviates from previous constitutional amendment practices.
The fundamental disagreement between the Senate and House on the two-tier versus single-tier referendum is expected to stall the bill until mid-next year, delaying constitutional changes.
Critics, including MPs, contend that the two-tier system, which requires a majority of eligible voters in the first tier and then a majority of voters in the second, is designed to suppress voter turnout.
An MP predicted a referendum in January 2026, making the completion of an amended charter by 2027 highly unlikely due to the current legislative hurdles.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.