Nikorn” reveals he is preparing to present the referendum report to the Cabinet tomorrow, pointing out that it will not be delayed. Go ahead and hold the first referendum immediately, while the second one aims to be held on the same day as the election of the Provincial Administrative Organization president.
Mr. Nikorn Chamnong, Director of the Chartthaipattana Party As chairman of the sub-committee listening to public opinions Concerning the guidelines for holding a referendum to amend the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2017, revealed after discussion with Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. To acknowledge the report on constitutional amendments that The coalition party has no problem amending the constitution and will report to the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting tomorrow (April 23) that he and Mr. Wuthisarn Tanchai, as chairman of the sub-committee studying the referendum on constitutional amendment, will Report to the Prime Minister Acknowledged in the Cabinet meeting. This i
s in accordance with the report of the sub-committee listening to opinions.
‘All coalition parties agree in the same direction that there will be three referendums and the question will be as the committee proposes, which states whether or not to amend Chapter 1, Chapter 2 of the Constitution, which is considered to be in line with the government’s policy. Then there will be no referendum law. This is because it may be viewed as delaying too much time. We will move forward with this matter. and Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Pheu Thai Party MP As deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party, he will expedite the referendum legislation. To keep in time,’ Mr. Nikorn said.
Mr. Nikorn said that the principle of holding the first referendum would be quite expensive. But the second referendum is believed to be able to amend the referendum law in a timely and perfect manner. The second referendum will be held on the same day as the election day for the president of the Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO). Voting will be org
anized in units similar to the day of the election of MPs. which will save the budget
As for doubts about whether the referendum question will tie hands or not, Mr. Nikorn said that this matter is in line with the government’s policy that has the right to proceed. Because the referendum question is created by the government to ask the people. Not from Parliament The question will exclude amendments to Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Constitution, which are in accordance with the policy stated to the Parliament. Therefore, it must be clear and it is the right of the Cabinet to make a statement in accordance with the stated policy.
‘After bringing this matter to the Cabinet meeting The Referendum Act mechanism forwards the matter to the Election Commission (EC), which the Election Commission pointed out that it will take time to organize a referendum according to the law. Not less than not less than 90 days and not more than 120 days, everything is moving forward. It is considered that the 3 referendums have b
een completed. This matter is considered to be agreed upon by all parties in the government,’ Mr. Nikorn said.-316.-
Source: Thai News Agency
