The Move Forward Party (MFP) backs Pheu Thai‘s proposal for two referendums on charter amendments, promising to reshape Thailand‘s political landscape.

 

Parit Wacharasindhu, an MFP list-MP and the party’s spokesperson, declared on Tuesday, January 23, the MFP’s full-throated endorsement of Pheu Thai’s deputy leader, Chusak Sirinil’s, proposition for just two referendums, stating that it’s a cost-effective and time-efficient approach.

 

Not stopping there, the MFP aligns with Pheu Thai’s demand for an elected charter drafting assembly. However, amidst this newfound unity, a quirk in the alliance surfaces – the parties diverge on the assembly’s power to tweak the hallowed Chapters 1 and 2 of the charter, containing sacrosanct details about the Kingdom of Thailand and royal prerogatives, respectively.

 

Parit emphasised the urgency of a united front to persuade senators and coalition partners to amend Section 256 of the constitution without the obligatory referendum hurdle. A stumbling block arises as some senators insist on a public vote before any proposed charter changes can reach the parliamentary floor.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pheu Thai Party Archives

 

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31 minutes ago, webfact said:

Chapters 1 and 2 of the charter, containing sacrosanct details about the Kingdom of Thailand and royal prerogatives

No comment......

2 hours ago, webfact said:

A stumbling block arises as some senators insist on a public vote before any proposed charter changes can reach the parliamentary floor.

unelected senators interfering again, the one area that needs the most amending  - the senate 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Parit emphasised the urgency of a united front to persuade senators and coalition partners to amend Section 256 of the constitution without the obligatory referendum hurdle. A stumbling block arises as some senators insist on a public vote before any proposed charter changes can reach the parliamentary floor.

The senate should be dissolved.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The senate should be dissolved.

All "stumbling blocks" should be dissolved.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The senate should be dissolved.

In a vat of sulphuric acid. 

10 hours ago, webfact said:

some senators insist on a public vote

If only there had been a public vote with regard to electing senators.

10 hours ago, Srikcir said:

All "stumbling blocks" should be dissolved.

Stumbling block, more like a brick wall... set-up to defend Prayut

10 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Stumbling block, more like a brick wall... set-up to defend Prayut

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