Tag : Constitution

Thai PBS Verify investigated a Facebook post claiming that amending the 2017 Constitution would result in a loss of public benefits. The post further cited severe penalties for corruption cases as a justification. Upon investigation, it was found that the content does not exist within the 2017 Constitution. The penalties cited are powers granted under other specific organic laws. Furthermore, a constitutional amendment does not automatically terminate the enforcement of organic laws or other existing legislation.

Thai PBS Verify found that a Cambodian social media user, “Makaraboy,” claimed that elections in Thailand are meaningless because 250 senators still take part in selecting the prime minister. This claim is false. Under the 2017 Constitution, the current group of senators no longer has the authority to vote for the prime minister.