Pornphet" says the timeline for amending the constitution is still unclear. How many times will the referendum be held? Must study after The committee studying the referendum has concluded that it refused to give an opinion on whether Section 112 should be included in the amnesty law or not.
Mr. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate Referring to the document asking for opinions on amending the constitution from Mr. Nikorn Chamnong, chairman of the sub-committee listening to public opinion on guidelines for holding a referendum. Committee to consider and study guidelines for holding a referendum to resolve differences of opinion Regarding the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2017, in order to ask the Senate's opinion, he said that he had not yet read the details. only seen in passing The inquiry document has only a few questions. and distributed to all senators before entering the meeting room, so there is nothing to ask or discuss But if the senators will talk among themselves, we don't know. However, the questionnaire is only asking for opinions.
'As for the questionnaires distributed to all 244 senators, will they be able to be returned to the Subcommittee for Hearing Opinions within 2 days? I don't know whether they will be returned in full or not. I have to ask to see it tomorrow. As for how many referendums will be held before amending the constitution? Must study after the committee to consider and study guidelines for holding a referendum. It's been concluded. But the Senate's opinion is only one part. I can't answer that. What will the results be? As for the Senate's questionnaire, will it be combined with other opinions or not? I don't know,' the Senate President said.
As for whether the government's move to amend the constitution will be able to follow the timeline or not, Mr. Phonphet said he has not seen any timeline yet. There is only the expression of the intentions of each party, such as whether MPs are elected or appointed. and amending constitutional provisions and laws But it is believed that each side should reach a resolution soon. As for the opinion of Mr. Wanchai Sonsiri, Senator, it is a personal opinion. Everyone has an important opinion.
As for the House of Representatives likely to prepare to propose a draft amnesty law for both the opposition and the government, Mr. Phonphet said it was up to the House of Representatives to find a resolution.
As for some senators coming out to express their opinions, Mr. Phonphet said there were not many. Just talking about how to amend the constitution. Amnesty He still hasn't heard.
When asked again whether the conflict could be resolved, Mr. Phonphet asked again whose conflict it was. At this time, it is still unclear what type of conflict this is. But if it is a matter in the House, it is normal. The House sometimes collapses or conflicts over resolutions that each side does not agree with. In the parliamentary system, there wouldn't be any problem.
When asked if one of the conflicts In the draft amnesty bill that covers offenses under Section 112, Mr. Phonphet said that it is not possible to say that there is a conflict. It is an issue that has different opinions. Of course, in this type of situation, there must be negotiations and solutions. How to proceed According to the law, the party with the majority has an advantage.
As for whether the draft Amnesty Act should include Section 112 or not, Mr. Phonphet said he would not be able to say, and would not ask for comment. I'll find out that once I said it it would become a resolution.-318.
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