House today (September 14) “Bhoomtham” states that constitutional amendments must be acceptable to all parties. Prepare to bring each party into discussion.

Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce As deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party Referring to the case of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Assigned to take care of constitutional amendments that throughout the past 4 years of government Several draft constitutional amendments have been submitted. But in the end they couldn’t make it. Many documents were dropped, many were stuck for 2nd term, and 3rd term eventually went to the Constitutional Court. and ruled that the power to amend the Constitution must be exercised by the power of the people. If you want to change the constitution, you have to ask the people first. In order to change it, in practice, we have to ask the people first whether they want to change it or not. And if it’s solved, what kind of process will it be solved by? So if it’s not clear, let’s finish it first. Each process will freeze and not progress. As for the issues in Category One and Category Two, the government insists that if there is an amendment, it will not be amended in relation to the King.

“But the problem that exists is Concerning the acquisition of power in a democratic system, how to obtain it, and making the process conducive to the administration of the country. To maintain the rights and freedoms of the people Therefore, what needs to be done is to have a committee set up. In order to have a variety of opinions to help think together to move the process forward. Find the right point to move forward. If we can talk about the various parts, we will gradually unpack them. Then it leads to a solution that all parties can accept. And it will open the first door until a more democratic constitution comes out,” Mr. Phumtham said.

Mr. Phumtham said that we must start from reality. Because if you want to fix something that has broken you, This constitution does not give power to If it is done without considering all people who see different sides. will not be able to be fixed Therefore, we talked together to find a good fit. Because all sides agree that amending the constitution should make it more democratic. As for how to do it, it will be a compromise of all parties to unravel each knot. After this, he will hasten to set up a committee made up of all parties as the Prime Minister has ordered. Draw everyone’s participation and provide continuous reports.

When asked whether the question to be called for a referendum would be using the parliamentary forum or not, Mr. Phumtham said that the parliamentary forum would be the starting point for discussion. If all parties agree, that would be the starting point. that people who represent people in society are satisfied with this and then lead to the judgment of the people If you agree at all, it will go well. If there are different opinions, bring different opinions to improve in order to reduce the gap in different opinions. As for whether or not there is a framework for how long it will take for the referendum to begin, Mr. Phumtham said that the Prime Minister has urged that he who is familiar with constitutional amendments come forward. Go pull in comments. This might start with bringing together advisory teams of each political party to discuss. then expanded to professional groups If business groups, citizens, and civil servants agree, it will make the move to a referendum not difficult. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency