(BangkokPost.com)
Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said on Tuesday the whole 2007 constitution should be amended.
Mr Samak said he is confident that chaos will not arise as a result of the charter amending process. He described altering the constitution as a "common practice".
He also indicated the changes will be made by the government, approved by the parliamentary majority - without a public referendum.
Last August, the military junta then in charge of the country conducted a nationwide referendum said to cost two billion baht. It was the first referendum ever held for Thailand, which has had 17 constitutions since the abolition of the absolute monarchy in 1932.
Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Suebwonglee confirmed that the ruling People Power party has passed a resolution to amend the entire charter.
He said the decision of the party will be forwarded to the five coalition parties next week for further discussion. Their support will be necessary for parliament to approve the amendments.
He added that it is still unknown how long the process will take.
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Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said on Tuesday the whole 2007 constitution should be amended.
Mr Samak said he is confident that chaos will not arise as a result of the charter amending process. He described altering the constitution as a "common practice".
He also indicated the changes will be made by the government, approved by the parliamentary majority - without a public referendum.
Last August, the military junta then in charge of the country conducted a nationwide referendum said to cost two billion baht. It was the first referendum ever held for Thailand, which has had 17 constitutions since the abolition of the absolute monarchy in 1932.
Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Suebwonglee confirmed that the ruling People Power party has passed a resolution to amend the entire charter.
He said the decision of the party will be forwarded to the five coalition parties next week for further discussion. Their support will be necessary for parliament to approve the amendments.
He added that it is still unknown how long the process will take.
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