Bhumjaithai withdraws support for Pheu Thai constitution draft, citing court concerns

Thairath•Politics•10d ago

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Bhumjaithai Party withdraws support for Pheu Thai's constitution amendment draft, citing potential conflict with a Constitutional Court ruling and emphasizing their own approach allows a year for public hearings.

•Bhumjaithai Party, through MP Nigor Jumnong, explained their withdrawal of support for Pheu Thai's constitutional amendment draft.
•The party's main concern is that Pheu Thai's draft, which includes a 300-member elected Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA), might violate an existing Constitutional Court ruling (18/2025).
•Bhumjaithai proposes their own amendment approach that includes a one-year public opinion gathering period.
•The party insists this decision will not affect the stability of the coalition government.
•The statement was made on June 4, 2026, at the Parliament.

Overview

•On June 4, 2026, at 09:30 AM, Nigor Jumnong of Bhumjaithai Party held a press conference.
•Bhumjaithai Party MP Nigor Jumnong explained the party's decision to withdraw support for Pheu Thai's draft amendment to Article 256 of the constitution.
•The withdrawal was due to concerns that Pheu Thai's draft, proposing a 300-member elected Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA), might violate the Constitutional Court's ruling 18/2025.
•Nigor Jumnong stated that Bhumjaithai Party's own amendment proposal adheres to the principles of the Constitutional Court's ruling.
•Bhumjaithai Party instructed its MPs to withdraw their signatures from Pheu Thai's draft amendment.
•Nigor Jumnong emphasized that Bhumjaithai's approach includes establishing a committee to gather public opinions nationwide for one year, acknowledging this is more than just public election.
•Bhumjaithai Party believes their decision will not impact the stability of the government coalition.
•The Constitutional Court ruling in question is dated 18/2025.

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Key Quotes

Nigor Jumnong

"Resolved to have MPs who co-signed withdraw their names, and as the leading party, Bhumjaithai must be cautious not to create risky issues that affect stability."

มีมติให้ สส.ที่ร่วมลงชื่อถอนชื่อออก และในฐานะที่พรรคภูมิใจไทยเป็นพรรคแกนนำต้องระมัดระวัง ไม่ให้มีประเด็นสุ่มเสี่ยงที่กระทบเสถียรภาพได้

Nigor Jumnong

"Submitting an amendment draft must not lead to complaints or interpretations that cause delays. Bhumjaithai's draft proposes setting up a committee to gather public opinions nationwide for one year."

การยื่นร่างแก้ไขจึงต้องไม่ทำให้เกิดการร้องเรียนหรือตีความ ที่จะทำให้ล่าช้า ซึ่งร่างของพรรคภูมิใจไทย กำหนดให้ตั้งกรรมการรับฟังความเห็นประชาชนทั่วประเทศ และให้เวลา 1 ปี

Nigor Jumnong

"Proposing a problematic draft might lead to failure, even if it looks good and the public likes it. We are not doing it for votes, but for it to actually happen."

การเสนอร่างที่มีปัญหาอาจทำให้ไม่สำเร็จได้ แม้จะทำให้ดูดี ประชาชนชอบ แต่เราไม่ได้ทำเพื่อหาเสียง แต่ทำเพื่อเกิดขึ้นได้จริง

Key Entities

Person

Nigor Jumnong(นิกร จำนง)

Member of Parliament (List Account) for Bhumjaithai Party, who held a press conference to explain the party's stance on the constitution amendment draft.

Nora Set Prachakorn(นายนรเศรษฐ์ ปรัชญากร)

Senator (SWA) mentioned as having scheduled a discussion with a Constitutional Court judge.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand that has withdrawn its support for Pheu Thai's constitution amendment draft.

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand that has proposed a draft amendment to the constitution, which Bhumjaithai Party has withdrawn support from.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The judicial body whose ruling (18/2025) Bhumjaithai Party fears the Pheu Thai draft amendment might violate.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body of Thailand where the press conference by Nigor Jumnong took place.

Law

Pheu Thai Constitution Amendment Draft(ร่างแก้ รธน.เพื่อไทย)

The proposed amendment to the constitution by the Pheu Thai Party, focusing on Article 256 and the establishment of a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).

Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA)(ร่างกายรัฐธรรมนูญ (สสร.))

A proposed body within the Pheu Thai constitution amendment draft, intended to be elected by the people.

Constitutional Court Ruling 18/2025(คำวินิจฉัยศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ 18/2025)

A specific ruling by the Constitutional Court that Bhumjaithai Party believes the Pheu Thai constitution amendment draft may violate.