In a conspicuous move, the House of Representatives has renewed efforts to ditch the military-sponsored constitution. Earlier this month, the House unanimously approved by 323:0 votes a motion calling for a referendum on the drafting of a new constitution.
Under the motion, submitted by Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Nattapong Ruangpanyawut and Pheu Thai MP Jullapan Amornwiwat, the referendum will be held on the same day as the next election, tentatively scheduled for May 7 by the Election Commission (EC) assuming the government completes its term early next year.
