This referendum is decided by a simple majority without taking into account the number of voters who turn out," she said. "Regardless of what the result of the referendum is, the reform [being completed] before [holding] a general election is a challenge for the country,'' Suriyasai said. With the referendum only two weeks away, Yingluck posted the comment on her Facebook page. "Now on the home stretch before the referendum, we see the viewpoints and objectives of each political camp more clearly. "Hence, a high voter turnout is necessary to 1) maintain democracy, 2) determine the future by deciding whether we approve of this charter draft being used in administrating the country, and 3) decide if the people benefit from this charter draft.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 24, 2016 17:26 UTC