Mr Somchai had said representatives of civil society group, the Internet Law Reform Dialogue, and anti-coup group, New Democracy Movement, are invited. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thursday he had intended for open debates on the draft charter to be organised. He dismissed claims by academics that they have been banned from expressing opinions on the draft charter. However, he expressed concern that some "dirty tricks" had been used to distort the content of the draft charter and spread incorrect information. Election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said Thursday the first TV debate on the draft charter will be taped today, and will be broadcast on Monday.

Source: Bangkok Post July 21, 2016 22:30 UTC