A group of pro-monarchy activists led by singer Haruethai Muangboonsri, centre, holds banners in front of parliament to oppose any charter amendment proposals related to the monarchy. (Photo by Apichart Jinakul)
A motion seeking a Constitutional Court ruling on three charter amendment bills will be placed on parliament’s agenda after Nov 18, Parliament President Chuan Leekpai said.
Parliament will deliberate the motion after the first reading of six amendment bills and another proposed by civic group iLaw on Nov 17-18. Mr Chuan said the parliament will also consider a bill on a national referendum for charter amendments after Nov 18. A charter amendment bill needs the support of at least one-third of the 250 senators or 84 to get through the first reading, he added. On Monday, 72 senators and MPs signed…
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