Bhumitham" plans to tap 30 Arahants to amend the constitution. Ready to submit a proposal to the Cabinet on October 3rd, revealing that "Chusak-Nikorn" has already accepted, emphasizing that he will not touch categories 1-2.

Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, as Chairman of the Committee to Study Guidelines for the Referendum Discussing the progress of amending the constitution, We are still in the process of coordinating people who will join this committee. Initially, no more than 30 people were planned.

It will be people from various walks of life.

Have as many representatives from political parties as possible, covering both the government and opposition sides.

This constitution will draft Including enacting new laws within four years of this government. To be in time to use the new rules in the next election.

This constitution will be democratic and accepted by all parties. Once the draft is drawn, it must be agreed upon. and must ensure that it will be considered by Parliament as well

We have made it clear that Section 1, Section 2, and sections related to royal authority will not be touched. This issue is the most important.

Mr. Phumtham further said that he has now received some responses from people in the political party, such as Mr. Chusak Sirinil, party list MP, Pheu Thai Party, Mr. Nikorn Chamnong, party list MP. Thai Chart Pattana Party Both of them have an understanding of the law and have always been involved in constitutional work.

It is expected that the names of the committee It will be completed by Sept. 29 before being presented to the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting on Oct. 3. However, once the committee is complete, he will call a meeting immediately. to discuss the timeline A clear framework Including holding a referendum on what it will be like. How many times can you do it? What will the question be? which if it is to be quick It may be necessary to use the 1997 Constitution as the basis. But the content must be adjusted to suit the current political situation. All of which must be discussed in the committee again.

“I confirm that we will create a democratic constitution. By adhering to the Constitutional Court's judgment on how it must be prepared. The important condition is that Section 1 and Section 2 must not be touched, including sections related to royal authority. In order not to create conditions or be an issue in society,” Mr. Phumtham said. - Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency