Summary
- The ruling Pheu Thai Party plans to meet with coalition partners to push for a new constitution in response to the Senate’s decision to retain the double majority requirement for a referendum on a new supreme law.
- A joint committee is expected to be formed to resolve differences between the Lower and Upper Houses on the majority needed for the referendum, potentially delaying the scheduled national vote.
- Coalition parties have suggested amending Section 256 of the constitution as a way forward for drafting and passing a new charter.
- Disagreements persist among senators regarding the switch back to a double majority requirement, raising concerns about potential delays in enacting a new constitution.