“Rames Rattanachaweng” Democrat Party spokesperson criticizes the government for being insincere. Amending the constitution, pointing out that they have been trying to delay it for a long time, emphasizing the Democrat Party's position that they must not touch sections 1-2.

Date: April 20, 2024 Mr. Rames Rattanachaweng, Democrat Party spokesman Referring to the case of a referendum leading to the amendment of the constitution, The party's principles are clear: The constitution must be amended to make it more democratic than the current version. There is currently a debate about holding a referendum. How many times must this be done? The government must decide because it is an important matter that the government has announced to the people. will do it urgently which must be admitted that The government has been trying to delay this for a long time. If considering the current constitution, it clearly states that is to have a referendum After considering all three agendas Let's go do a referendum first. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2017, Section 256 (8), contains case-by-case provisions. Only those that do not appear in any constitution that has provided that If there is an amendment to Chapter 15 regarding amendments to the Constitution, a referendum must be held. According to the law on referendum and the results of the referendum Agree with the draft constitution amendment. Therefore, the constitution can be amended as proposed, namely the establishment of the National Assembly. When the National Assembly is finished drafting, it must go to the people by voting in a referendum again. It is considered complete as specified by the constitution. If adding a referendum question before proceeding in the parliament It would be inconsistent with the principles of the Constitution.

Mr. Rames said at the end that Currently, some parties are trying to get the Constitutional Court to be a party in politics. that the decision of the Constitutional Court is an obstacle to amending the Constitution But if you study the decision in detail, you will see that The ruling is not an obstacle. But the obstacle lies in the operational side that doesn't dare to make decisions.

“For its part, the party insists on the original principle, which is that the constitution must be fully democratic. Additional amendments are necessary. and the amendment must not affect Category One and Category Two. Therefore, we must call on the government to make a decision quickly and not procrastinate. But if you think that the democratic system is a tool for gaining power The government continues to delay,” Mr. Ramesh said.