UTN won't back charter rejigListen to this articlePirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the UTN Party, tests rice milling as part of the 'Northern Region Must Be Better' campaign. Mr Pirapan said the UTN does not agree that the country should adopt a completely new constitution, arguing that the referendum question lacks a clear framework for how a new charter would be drafted or by whom. Mr Pirapan said. Asked how the party would educate voters, Mr Pirapan said the statements reflected the party's position only, stressing the UTN would not seek to influence the public's decision. UTN deputy leader Atthawit Suwannapakdi said the constitution can be amended but should not be discarded.

Source: Bangkok Post January 22, 2026 23:51 UTC