Political observers say the Prayut administration will face a tough year this year as it has to face the impact of the Covid-19 and charter amendments. He went on to say that charter amendments remain a controversial political issue this year. Of seven charter amendment bills, only two, one sponsored by the government and another by the opposition bloc, were passed in the first reading in November. Most senators have also opposed the proposal to set up a CDA to draw up a new charter, he said. "However, people are suffering the economic impact of the pandemic and this will ratchet up pressure on the government," Mr Sutin said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2021 22:52 UTC