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Business – “Thailand Moves Forward with New Constitution as Referendum Gains Support”

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On 10 February 2026, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Chanthirakul achieved a significant win in the general election, leading his Bhumjaithai Party to a resounding victory. This marks a pivotal shift in Thailand’s political landscape, which has experienced considerable upheaval in recent years.

In conjunction with the election, a referendum resulted in voter approval for a new constitution. This raises questions about whether Bangladesh might pursue a similar path for constitutional reform. However, unlike Thailand, Bangladesh’s constitution can only be amended through parliamentary consensus, necessitating collaboration among political parties to proceed.

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Thailand on track for new constitution, referendum supports it

10 February, 2026, 12:00 am

Last modified: 10 February, 2026, 12:03 am

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Chanthirakul won a landslide victory in the recent general election. The victory of his Bhumjaithai Party signals a new reality after the country’s long political turmoil. In a referendum held on the same day, voters also voted in favor of a new constitution. Now the question arises; can a referendum in Bangladesh, like in Thailand, also be in favor of a new constitution? However, the reality in Bangladesh is different. Here, the power to amend the constitution lies with the parliament. Therefore, to make a new constitution, it is important to reach an agreement between political parties and follow the constitutional process. 

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