Thai constitutional referendum, 2016

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A constitutional referendum will be held in Thailand on 7 August 2016.[1]

Constitutional drafting

The primary difference between the new draft and the 2007 constitution will be that the Senate will become a fully appointed chamber rather than a partially elected one. This is seen as an effort by the National Council for Peace and Order, which will have the right to appoint its 250 members, to retain influence once it has left office.[2] Furthermore, the Senate will have veto power over the House of Representatives for a five year period. The document will also allow for the possibility of a Prime Minister from outside either house.

Conduct

350,000 canvassers are scheduled to be trained by the Constitutional Drafting Committee to campaign for the constitution, approximately four per village.[1]

The NCPO, prior to the draft's release, banned criticism of the document.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Chanwanpen, Kasamakorn (25 April 2016). "Scandals may hurt referendum". The Nation. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Thailand unveils new constitution draft to public". Deutsche Welle. 23 March 2016.
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