Deputy PM: No special law required for referendum

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DPM: No special law required for referendum

BANGKOK, 29 February 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister states that a special law is not needed to organize a referendum, while Cabinet’s 16 constitution suggestions were mentioned in accordance to the NCPO’s intention.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has chaired the Defence Assembly meeting participated by commanders of the Armed Forces.

He spoke regarding the rumours that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) could be imposing an act, calling to the general public to vote in the referendum, stating that he has not acknowledged this action. He believes that it is more likely for the government to hold campaigns to encourage the general public to vote rather than forcing them through the use of law.

He then mentioned on the 16 suggestions regarding the constitution from the Cabinet, that they are suggestions made according to the NCPO’s intention to ensure national reform during the transitional period, which will not require any additional council to handle this matter, other than the Senate.

The DPM said the Senate will also be appointing the committee president for the 20 years National Strategy, insisting that the Prime Minister will not be tasked with this position.


-- NNT 2016-02-29

[jaywalker]

"The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prawit Wongsuwan"

His job title is 9 words long.

It's like calling the guy that cuts your grass an "Under Foot Foliage Lowering Technician".

By the time one finishes rattling off the esteemed title of the under-General, you've forgotten what the question was to begin with.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, forgot what I meant to say.....

"He believes that it is more likely for the government to hold campaigns to encourage the general public to vote rather than forcing them through the use of law."

There is no law, only the law of the Military rifle, so what are they going to do? Force people to vote at the point of a gun?

I'm sure that would be a fair vote.

Prayut needs these spin doctors for sure, but this guy is just as bad as he is with what he says.

Edited February 29, 2016 by jaywalker

[Srikcir]

"The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prawit Wongsuwan"

His job title is 9 words long.

It's like calling the guy that cuts your grass an "Under Foot Foliage Lowering Technician".

By the time one finishes rattling off the esteemed title of the under-General, you've forgotten what the question was to begin with.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, forgot what I meant to say.....

"He believes that it is more likely for the government to hold campaigns to encourage the general public to vote rather than forcing them through the use of law."

There is no law, only the law of the Military rifle, so what are they going to do? Force people to vote at the point of a gun?

I'm sure that would be a fair vote.

Prayut needs these spin doctors for sure, but this guy is just as bad as he is with what he says.

Gen Prawit is also Chairman of the NCPO Board of Consultants with Prayut as Chief of the NCPO.

[Srikcir]

a special law is not needed to organize a referendum

That is correct.

NCPO can simply issue a directive to organize a referendum and such directive under the Interim Charter has the force of law.

But first Prayut needs to decide how to set voter restrictions such that they favor passage of the draft charter. Whatever they are, EC can be relied upon to do the NCPO bidding.

[thhMan]

I am really looking forward to seeing Thailand under the control of a people elected person.

This charade that is currently being played out, really isnt doing Thailand many favors....