The PP, he added, was prepared to push forward an amendment bill to establish a mechanism for drafting a new charter. "The People's Party thanks the 21,621,638 citizens who voted in favour of a new constitution," he said. "The result fulfils the requirements of the Referendum Act and represents a public consensus that goes beyond supporters of any particular political party." Further referendums would ultimately be required -- one on the amendment enabling the drafting process and another on the final draft. But drafting a new charter cannot start without first amending the existing version, notably Section 256, in line with Constitutional Court rulings.

Source: Bangkok Post March 10, 2026 22:01 UTC