CHARTER
Senators will move to block total rewrite
- Published: 1 Jan 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
The Senate will oppose any plan to rewrite the constitution in its entirety, as such a move could spark a new round of political conflict, Senate Speaker Nikhom Wairatchapanich says.
He said the Senate backs efforts to foster peace and harmony in society but will distance itself from any risks of political conflict.
Mr Nikhom said the third-reading vote on the charter change bill that is pending in parliament will probably provoke strong resistance from opponents of the bill.
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