NRC may vote on Thai charter draft on Sept 7

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NRC may vote on charter draft on Sept 7
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Reform Council (NRC) whips Wednesday resolved to schedule September 7 as the date for the NRC to vote on the charter draft, whips' secretary Alongkorn Ponlaboot said after its meeting.

However, Alongkorn said that the date was not officially because the it has yet to be endorsed by NRC President Thienchay Kiranandana, who is now in hospital.

Alongkorn said the date may be either 5, 6 or 7 September, depending on Thienchay’s final decision.

The whip also resolved to open the door for its members to propose additional question in a national referendum when it is held for the charter draft, he said. A meeting to discuss the question will be tentatively between August 17-21.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/NRC-may-vote-on-charter-draft-on-Sept-7-30265954.html


-- The Nation 2015-08-05

[Srikcir]

What national referendum?

The Interim Charter hasn't yet been amended to allow for a referendum on the draft constitution.

Prayut may want to keep his options open as to how the charter will be approved and he seems unwaivering as to the current process that does not include a referendum. Same as for the 1997 Junta-crafted constitution.