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No Corner Punch - Constitutional Amendment Referendum Wins, But Lacks Confidence

No Corner Punch - Constitutional Amendment Referendum Wins, But Lacks Confidence
The chaotic election results of February 8th, with numerous irregularities discovered, made the vote counting for district and party-list MPs a major issue, leading to continuous investigations. The referendum results are actually encouraging - around 60% or nearly 20 million votes approved creating a new constitution, while about 31% or 10 million votes opposed it. It's clear that most people want constitutional changes. Recently, the Pheu Thai party team came out to thank citizens for participating in the referendum and opening the way for a new constitution. The Pheu Thai team, led by Chaturon Chaisang and Chusak Sirinil, held a press conference to emphasize the public's approval for constitutional amendment. They referenced the party's commitment since December 19th, working with civil network partners and campaigning through party candidates. The latest vote count shows overwhelming approval, with expectations of over 20 million supporting votes when 100% is counted. The results demonstrate the public's clear intention to address issues with the current constitution and the need for a more democratic document. The next steps involve presenting amendment drafts to parliament, establishing a constitution drafting committee, and holding another referendum on the new draft. However, with Proud Thai leading the conservative political bloc in government formation, there are uncertainties about Pheu Thai's position and potential obstacles from the senate's power.