Reform network chief seeks to axe referendumListen to this articleWirangrong Dabbaransi, chair of the University Network for National Reform, has petitioned the Administrative Court to annul the government's decision to hold a national referendum on Feb 8, arguing that the process used to set the date is unlawful, unconstitutional and violates citizens' rights and freedoms. She argued the process contravenes the Referendum Act 2021 due to unlawful procedures and failure to comply with mandatory legal requirements. First, she said the motion proposal and voting procedures failed to comply with essential steps prescribed under the Referendum Act and parliamentary regulations, rendering the process legally flawed. Second, she argued that the referendum date was set outside the legally mandated timeframe. In addition, she said the referendum would result in a massive waste of public funds if conducted without a proper legal basis.

Source: Bangkok Post January 21, 2026 22:38 UTC