Many others view it as a proxy vote of confidence in the... The military, which is tightly managing the referendum, says it will help resolve political differences and resolve deep-seated corruption. BANGKOK—Thailand will vote on Sunday on whether to embrace a new constitution that opponents say is a bid by the ruling junta to ensure its dominance over future civilian governments as succession looms for the nation’s ailing monarch.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 04, 2016 10:24 UTC