Nakhon Ratchasima province reported a large margin of "yes" votes, at 64%. And it was no surprise to see more "yes" votes in Ubon Ratchathani where Pheu Thai does not have total political control, he said. "They [the majority of northeastern voters] still have a political preference for Pheu Thai. Even though the referendum vote result in the Northeast may not be enough to be claimed as a victory by any side, it has a significant impact on society, he said. She agreed the role of volunteers "educating" voters about the referendum and the draft charter was a key factor contributing to the "yes" vote in the region.

Source: Bangkok Post August 08, 2016 21:56 UTC