Bangkok: "Amending the constitution is not a policy, but a command from the people," declared the Prime Minister in response to parliamentary inquiries regarding the absence of constitutional amendments in his policy statement. He emphasized that the process of constitutional amendment is mandated by the populace and instructed that it should proceed through established parliamentary procedures.

According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed criticisms from the opposition, who noted that the government's policy statement to parliament lacked references to constitutional amendments. In response, he questioned the opposition's stance by asking, "Where exactly is it not mentioned?" He highlighted the significance of the amendment as it was overwhelmingly supported in a referendum on February 8th, describing it as a directive from the people, surpassing the status of a mere policy.

The Prime Minister further explained that the Constitutional Court has determined that any constitutional amendment must be initiated through the parliamentary process. The government, he assured, is actively facilitating this procedure in its entirety. He acknowledged the referendum's outcome, which approved the constitutional amendment and the creation of a new draft. Addressing the question of whether to use the previous draft from the former House of Representatives or to propose a new draft from the Cabinet, the Prime Minister reiterated that the process should commence within the parliament.