NLA confident in charter-drafting process

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BANGKOK, 14 April 2015 (NNT)

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has expressed confidence that the

constitution drafting process will proceed according to the country’s reform roadmap,

while some members have reservations regarding the selection of Senators under the

new system.

NLA First Vice-President Surachai Liengboonlertchai spoke regarding the 30-

day timeframe after April 26, where the Cabinet, the National Council for Peace

and Order and the NLA will be able to give its suggestions regarding the draft

constitution.

Mr. Surachai said that he will chair a committee that will summarize input from

NLA members and the public, and then forward them to the Constitution Drafting

Committee (CDC).

The NLA Vice-President revealed that preliminary opinions revealed contention over

the selection process of Senators under the new system.

As for a public referendum on the constitution, he said the NLA will wait for

consensus from the CDC before taking an official stance.