It is known that the 2017 constitution was written in a way that makes any amendment to the charter very difficult. This is due to the fact that under the charter, the military-installed Senate has a decisive role in approving or rejecting any changes to the constitution. Among the votes, at least one-third must be from the Senate, or 84 senators. The composition of the Senate, and their roles under the constitution, are among the root problems which need to be addressed. The Senate played a crucial role in helping Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha retain the premiership after the March 24 elections last year.

Source: Bangkok Post August 23, 2020 23:15 UTC