Bangkok, “2 sub-committees on the referendum” held a meeting to lay out the framework for the referendum – guidelines for listening to public opinions covering all groups. Prepare to discuss and send an invitation letter. “Moving forward – students – civil society – iLaw” talk and exchange opinions
Mr. Chanin Rungthanakiat Deputy Secretary-General of the Prime Minister As a committee member and assistant secretary of the committee to consider and study guidelines for holding a referendum. To resolve the problem of differing opinions regarding the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand in 2017, the progress of the process of amending the Constitution was mentioned. The Pheu Thai Party reaffirms its main principle, which is that we will amend the constitution to make it more democratic. In the first cabinet meeting, it was assigned to move forward with the referendum in order to create a true public participation process.
Mr. Chanin said that the Pheu Thai Party stands on reality. Because we have already learned lessons from several previous proposals to amend the 2017 Constitution. But in the end it couldn’t be fixed. Therefore, we believe that the referendum method with the participation of the citizens is It will be the fastest way and the most realistic way to reach the goal of creating democracy. By the committee to study guidelines for conducting a referendum Two sub-committees have been appointed: 1. Sub-committee studying guidelines for conducting a referendum and 2. Sub-committee listening to public opinions regarding guidelines for conducting a referendum. It has been continued and has continued to progress. And today () both sub-committees will have a meeting. It is important to consider setting a framework for holding a referendum and listening to public opinions to be as comprehensive as possible.
By the sub-committee studying guidelines for holding a referendum There will be a meeting at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the framework for holding a referendum on 2 important issues: 1. Study the number of times to hold a referendum. By referring to the decision of the Constitutional Court and 2. Studying the government’s implementation time frame at every step. Since the first referendum Until the acquisition of a new constitution and the implementation of organic laws, including the Political Parties Act and the Election Act, so that when a new constitution is obtained It can actually be enforced in the next election.
For the sub-committee listening to public opinions regarding guidelines for conducting a referendum There will be a meeting at 1:00 PM to set the framework and important guidelines. To listen to the opinions of various groups of citizens as much as possible, there will be discussions on guidelines and a summary of the framework for listening to the voices of various groups of citizens. What groups will be discussed and how? There may be a time limit for when each group will talk. In order to meet the goal of finishing it by the end of 2023, which is preliminary. Different groups can be classified into 3 groups.
“The first group is the group of members of parliament, including MPs, senators, and various committees. It is expected that there will be a proposal to send a letter to the leader of the Progressive Party. To provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange opinions between the subcommittees. with the Forward Party Because the party has advanced has decided not to participate in the referendum committee We therefore opened this route to get the opinions of the Progressive Party to be combined with the opinions of various groups of people as well. Next is the student group. There will be a framework for talking with which groups and how. The coordination will be clearly assigned. and groups of the general public It will consist of various civil society groups. Including the iLaw group (iLaw), a group of journalists and business sector representatives, etc.,” Deputy Secretary-General of the Prime Minister Said.
Source: Thai News Agency