Bangkok: Following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that a new constitution drafting requires three referendums, questions have arisen regarding the feasibility of a new constitution being drafted by a Constituent Assembly (CAC).

According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court’s decision mandates that three separate referendums must be conducted to facilitate the drafting of a new constitution. This requirement introduces a significant procedural challenge for the Constituent Assembly, which is tasked with the responsibility of formulating the new constitutional framework.

The process will involve a series of steps, beginning with the first referendum to gauge public interest in initiating the drafting process. If this initial referendum yields a positive response, the next phase will involve the election or appointment of members to the Constituent Assembly. The second referendum will then focus on approving the draft prepared by the CAC, and the final referendum will be a nationwide vote on the new constitution itself.

The timeline for these referendums is set over a four-month period, which poses logistical and administrative challenges. The requirement for multiple referendums is seen as a measure to ensure widespread public participation and legitimacy in the constitution drafting process. However, it also raises questions about the practicality and efficiency of achieving a consensus within the stipulated timeframe.

Stakeholders and political analysts are closely monitoring the situation to assess the potential impact of these developments on the country’s political landscape. The outcome of this process could significantly influence the future governance structure and legal framework of the nation.