Thailand: Bill for constitutional referendum approved

December 4, 2024_ Thailand's parliament has held its final committee meeting to consider the constitutional referendum bill, approving a voting system that requires at least half of eligible voters to turn out. The committee's chairman, Police General Chaturat Sangphet, signed the report, which will be presented to parliament on December 4. The Senate is expected to debate the bill on December 17, while the House of Representatives is expected to consider it on December 18. The referendum bill could remain on hold for 180 days, making it difficult to pass a new constitution before the end of the current government. The news was reported by เดลินิวส์. The political situation in Thailand is complex, with the current government trying to reform the constitution amid growing public pressure.