Bangkok: "Thepthai" demands the Prime Minister fulfill his promise to amend the Constitution, urging the Cabinet to confirm the original draft before the May 12th deadline. Former Nakhon Si Thammarat MP, Thepthai Senpong, took to Facebook to advise the public to closely monitor tomorrow's cabinet meeting, emphasizing the importance of the government's commitment to amending the constitution in light of the 21 million referendum votes.
According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow, May 12, 2026, marks the final opportunity for the government to confirm the draft constitutional amendments still pending in Parliament. Despite the referendum's overwhelming support for constitutional change, several government ministers have shifted focus, citing immediate concerns such as the economic and oil crises as priorities over constitutional amendments.
The Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, had assured the public post-referendum that the government would act on the amendment, yet progress appears stalled, with constitutional reform being sidelined for other national issues. This inaction contrasts sharply with the referendum's clear mandate, which the public believes is vital to addressing the nation's core problems.
The King Prajadhipok Institute, or KPI Poll, recently conducted a survey reflecting public sentiment on national issues linked to constitutional amendments. The survey revealed that 60.7% of respondents identified corruption as the foremost national problem needing urgent attention. The poll highlighted that the root causes of corruption are entrenched in the current constitution, with political figures and civil servants misusing power for personal gain.
Furthermore, the survey exposed a significant lack of confidence in independent organizations, with 68.7% of the public expressing distrust. Confidence in institutions such as the Administrative Court, Constitutional Court, and the National Anti-Corruption Commission was alarmingly low, ranging from 8% to as little as 1%.
The results underscore a pressing need for constitutional reform to restore public trust and tackle corruption effectively. The public's demand for addressing these issues through constitutional change reflects a broader call for systemic reform and accountability among independent organizations. As the deadline looms, the Cabinet faces mounting pressure to prioritize constitutional amendments to fulfill the government's promise to its citizens.