Jatuporn Urges Government to Sincerely Pursue Constitution Reform, Points to Root of Crisis
Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Prommarak urges the government to urgently pursue constitutional reform backed by 21.6 million referendum votes, warning that delays undermine investor confidence and the nation's ability to address systemic economic p
On May 15, 2569, Jatuporn Prommarak, a list MP for Pheu Thai, argued that the February 8 referendum approved a new constitution by 21.6 million votes, yet a constitutional amendment draft was rejected by the cabinet. The Prime Minister claimed it wasn't policy but a mandate from the people. Jatuporn stated that if the government views this as more important than policy, it must clearly explain how it will proceed rather than leaving society in doubt.
He praised Bhumjaithai party's commitment to review the amendment draft on May 19 as responsible conduct toward a process all parties previously supported. Jatuporn warned that if constitutional drafting becomes paralyzed by excessive concerns about conflict or requires unanimous agreement, Thailand may not receive a good, democratic constitution.
He rejected arguments to delay constitutional reform until solving economic hardship, saying this represents flawed logic. Constitutional amendment under Article 256 doesn't prevent the administration from addressing immediate crises simultaneously. Economic and subsistence problems cannot be solved without addressing systemic economic issues linked to the 2560 Constitution's structural problems.
These problems include weak rule of law, independent agencies with high power but limited accountability, ineffective anti-corruption mechanisms, and the 20-year national strategy that constrains structural reform. These undermine investor confidence and the nation's ability to handle economic crisis.
Jatuporn urged the Prime Minister to clearly state that constitutional reform need not await other solutions but requires swift, sincere action with cooperation from all parties. The previous parliament had already moved quickly on this. He warned that failure to demonstrate genuine commitment now could be seen as the previous speed merely served to establish the current government.
Jatuporn called on the Prime Minister, both as party leader and government head, to fully support the constitutional amendment process in parliament to reduce doubt, prevent criticism, and maintain public hope in the 21.6 million referendum votes.
