Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly planThe Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session. At parliament on Monday, the Senate, chaired by First Vice President Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, reviewed a study on the 2017 constitution and possible models for a CDA. The report was prepared by the Senate committee on political development, public participation, human rights, liberties and consumer protection, headed by Sen Noraset Pratchayakorn. Candidates ranked third to fifth in each province would then be pooled and ranked nationwide, with the top 46 added to make 200 candidates. The report also outlined a party-list-style option, under which teams of up to 200 candidates would contest a nationwide election.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2026 05:50 UTC