Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva (2008 to 2011) says if Parliament votes against the proposed re-write of the constitution during its 2 day session next week, it will only serve to worsen the ongoing political crisis. He says the resignation of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and a dissolution of Parliament won’t be enough to solve the problem, without a re-write of the constitution.
“Resignation and dissolution without changing the rules will bring back the same problems.”
He adds that the 2017 junta-authored constitution suppresses democracy and amending it would show that the government is listening to the people.
“Acceptance of the charter re-write will show that people in power are listening to demands and truly want to open avenues for discussion that will lead to changes in Parliament.”
He was speaking at a seminar on the constitution and Thailand’s future, as ongoing…
