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House Speaker to Schedule Constitutional Amendment Debate for July 7-8

House Speaker to Schedule Constitutional Amendment Debate for July 7-8

Matichon•Politics•6h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's House Speaker eyes early July for constitutional amendment debates, stressing respect for public opinion.

  • •The Thai House of Representatives is set to schedule debates on constitutional amendments for July 7-8, 2026.
  • •House Speaker Sophon Saram expressed hope for efficient committee deliberations and emphasized respecting the public's referendum voice.
  • •The discussions aim to address the nation's constitution, with a focus on moving past political divisions for the people's benefit.

Overview

  • •On July 7-8, 2026, the House of Representatives will convene to discuss constitutional amendments.
  • •House Speaker Sophon Saram stated that the proposed constitutional amendments will be placed on the agenda.
  • •Sophon Saram expressed belief that all parties will heed the public's referendum voice on constitutional amendment.
  • •The House of Representatives expects to deliberate on the principles of the constitutional amendment in plenary session.
  • •The urgency for constitutional amendment arises from public demand expressed through a referendum.
  • •Sophon Saram believes that overcoming political color divisions is possible for the benefit of the public.
  • •The House Speaker has received draft amendments from multiple parties and included them on the agenda.
  • •The process is expected to be relatively lengthy due to the significance of constitutional law.

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Key Quotes

Sophon Saram
"I believe the people voted in the referendum wanting constitutional amendments; I believe all sides will listen to that voice."
ตนเชื่อว่าประชาชนออกเสียงประชามติว่าอยากเห็นการแก้ไขรัฐธรรมนูญ​ เชื่อว่าทุกฝ่ายจะรับฟังเสียงนั้น
Sophon Saram
"Any color is not an obstacle if there is no attachment; we can overcome these matters for the benefit of the people."
สีอะไรก็ไม่เป็นอุปสรรค​หรอกถ้าไม่ยึดติด เราก้าวข้ามเรื่องพวกนี้ได้เพื่อประโยชน์ของประชาชน

Key Entities

Person

Sophon Saram(นายโสภณ​ ซารัมย์)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, who is managing the scheduling of constitutional amendment debates.

Organization

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️
The legislative body responsible for debating and approving constitutional amendments.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️
The location where the House of Representatives convenes for legislative sessions, including the debate on constitutional amendments.

Law

Constitutional Amendment(แก้ไขรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️
The legislative process concerning proposed changes to Thailand's constitution.