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Two sub-panels have been established by the government committee studying the proposed constitutional amendments in Thailand. Their mandate is to measure public sentiment on the proposed changes and devise a blueprint for a potential referendum.
Phumtham Wechayachai, chair of the committee, has stated that while there is no set deadline for these sub-panels, it is anticipated that their tasks will be completed by the end of this year or early next year.
Following the completion of their work, a draft referendum will be put forward to the Cabinet for approval. Once approved, it will be handed over to the Election Commission for execution.
However, there are differing views regarding the number of referendums that should be carried out.
The Constitutional Court has previously declared that an amendment to Section 256…
