Bangkok: The three political parties, Prachon, Pheu Thai, and Bhumjaithai, have reached a consensus on three key points for drafting a new constitution. These conclusions were shared by Prit, who noted that the parties intend to submit the draft model to the House Committee on Political Development next week. The goal is to complete the draft within the four months stipulated in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), targeting the end of January 2026 for the dissolution of Parliament and subsequent elections.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Panusaya Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP and spokesman for the People’s Party, provided insights into the joint meeting between the People’s Party, Pheu Thai Party, and Bhumjaithai Party. The meeting also involved discussions with the Senate Committee on Political Development and members of the public sector, including the Election Commission and the Legal Office of the Secretariat of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Pris elaborated that the meeting focused on the next steps following the Constitutional Court’s ruling. The parties agreed on a three-point approach: holding two rounds of referendums, aligning the timeline with the MOA for Parliament dissolution, and conducting internal party discussions to draft constitutional amendments. The first referendum round involves Parliament’s approval of the draft amendment to Chapter 15/1, while the second referendum will gauge public approval of the finalized draft constitution.
The Election Commission confirmed its ability to meet the stipulated timeframe. Mr. Pris assured that the People’s Party’s draft would be ready by next week, and representatives from the Pheu Thai Party indicated a similar timeline. Although the Bhumjaithai Party had not finalized its draft, Mr. Paradorn expressed confidence in completing it swiftly.
Concerns regarding Senate approval were acknowledged, with the responsibility on all parties to engage and persuade the Senate. Mr. Pris emphasized the importance of receiving the Constitutional Court’s full ruling to refine the draft for resubmission. He urged the court to expedite its clarification to facilitate the process.
Finally, Mr. Pris disclosed that discussions had already taken place with both Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai parties regarding their interpretations of the ruling. Today’s committee meeting formalized the agreement reached, marking a significant step forward in the constitution drafting process.