Campaign for referendum gains paceListen to this articleA 2015 photograph shows a draft of the 20th constitution during a vote by members of the country's National Reform Council (NRC) in parliament. On Feb 8, eligible voters will give their opinion in a public referendum on whether the country needs to write a new one. (Photo: Reuters)Despite a rough start, the campaign for the Feb 8 charter referendum has gained momentum, with a higher chance of public approval. Now that the referendum campaign has become a public issue, the former ruling party has decided to jump on the charter-rewriting bandwagon. Yet a major obstacle lies ahead, as the referendum requires a double majority -- a majority of eligible voters and a majority of those casting ballots.

Source: Bangkok Post January 23, 2026 23:53 UTC