Mr Phumthai said the Pheu Thai Party would continue to fight for democracy to be fully restored. Acting Pheu Thai secretary-general Phumtham Wechayachai said the party thanked all voters who had exercised their right. (Photo by Weerawong Wongpreedee)The Pheu Thai Party, the key opponent of the draft constitution, acknowledged defeat in the referendum on Sunday but claimed the draft sailed through because people want an election. Speaking at a press briefing at the party's headquarters, acting Pheu Thai leader Pol Lt Gen Viroj Pao-in said the result of the referendum was something the party had expected, and there were several reasons for the charter's successful passage. In a Facebook message, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who last month announced to vote "no" in the referendum, said he respected the people’s decision and called on all sides to accept the results.

Source: Bangkok Post August 07, 2016 15:45 UTC