Bhoomtham” reveals cabinet meeting. Today we will propose amending the constitution. As for whether to hold a referendum or not, we would like to discuss it first because it requires a large budget. Accepting it is a delicate matter. You have to talk to many parties. Reduce future conflicts
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Mentioning the first meeting of the Cabinet (Cabinet) today: Will consider proposing constitutional amendments as the first agenda. As for the details, you have to look again. He had already discussed that this matter was important. and will expedite the process as soon as possible What will the process be like? It has already been said that there are different and conflicting opinions on this matter. I don’t want amending the constitution to be stuck like there were problems in the past. in order to be able to solve various problems quickly
“Whether or not there must be a referendum? We have to go talk and discuss. and do various processes as quickly as possible The details will be discussed another time. Especially the matter of budget. in organizing a referendum We accept that amending the constitution is a delicate matter. Due to the last constitutional amendment It was presented at the council meeting. There is still conflict. and different opinions arise that must be interpreted by the Constitutional Court Where the authority lies, how to do it, and how to do it. Even entering the referendum process last time there were different proposals, with some parties proposing four rounds of the referendum. Some parties do it twice. So must go and see. Not to violate the law and have to see if it can be done within a budget that does not spend an excessive amount,” Mr. Phumtham said.
When asked when the coalition government party had initially determined when the amendments would be completed, Mr. Phumtham said that he had not yet discussed the matter. Today’s cabinet meeting will discuss what details need to be worked out. And whether there must be a Constitutional Drafting Assembly (SSO) or not, there must be another discussion. What must be done? to success in having a constitution come into being and avoid conflicts and different opinions that will create problems in the future as much as possible.
Source: Thai News Agency