Authorities anxious about Muslim critique of constitution draft

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter 

 

Muslims walk under the rain as they leave a mosque on July 11, 2013, in Pattani province. (Photo: Matichon)

 

BANGKOK — Governors in every province were asked Thursday to counter rumors circulating among some Muslims that their faith will not be respected in the proposed constitution being put to referendum on Sunday.

 

In an urgent order issued and made public Thursday, the Interior Affairs Ministry said an audio clip is spreading “distorted” facts about the new charter, though a longtime Muslim politician said officials were overreacting.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2016/08/04/authorities-anxious-muslim-critique-constitution-draft/

 

-- Khaosod English 2016-08-05

so if they don't get a special mention they are going to do what exactly

 

why they need special treatment above everyone else is beyond comprehension - leave religion out of the constitution it has no place there 

1 hour ago, smedly said:

so if they don't get a special mention they are going to do what exactly

 

why they need special treatment above everyone else is beyond comprehension - leave religion out of the constitution it has no place there 

So I take it that you are suggesting all references to Buddhism also be removed from the text of the proposed constitution?

4 hours ago, smedly said:

so if they don't get a special mention they are going to do what exactly

 

why they need special treatment above everyone else is beyond comprehension - leave religion out of the constitution it has no place there 

Buddha religion is mentioned many times in the Draft Constitution.

 

5 hours ago, smedly said:

so if they don't get a special mention they are going to do what exactly

 

why they need special treatment above everyone else is beyond comprehension - leave religion out of the constitution it has no place there 

 

Seems you are not a supporter of the draft constitution in that case:

 

Section 67:

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With a view to patronizing and protecting the Buddhism, which has long been professed by the Thai people, the State shall promote and support education and propagation of principles thereof for the purpose of mind and intellectual development, and shall establish measures and mechanisms to prevent the desecration of Buddhism in any form and encourage the participation of all Buddhists in the application of such measures and mechanisms.

 

Edited August 5, 20169 yr by Bob12345

At least they aren't pushing for sharia law like in the west...yet.

3 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

the State

Might want to add that the Head of State must be Buddhist.

That may conflict with muslims who by by their faith cannot owe allegiance to a nonsecular leader. 

3 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

the State

Might want to add that the Head of State must be Buddhist.

That may conflict with muslims who by by their faith cannot owe allegiance to a nonsecular leader.