Thailand’s Constitutional Debate 2025: Nikorn Chamnong’s Insight on Section 256 Amendment

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As the sun begins its morning ascent, casting a golden hue over the iconic Democracy Monument in Bangkok, a lone bird glides through the crisp morning air. This serene image stands in stark contrast to the fervent debates brewing down below within the parliament chambers, where political fervor seeks to amend a pivotal section of Thailand’s constitution. Yes, we’re talking about the rollercoaster ride toward possible rewriting, or more accurately, tweaking, of Section 256, which holds the key to establishing a charter drafting assembly—an ambitious endeavor that seems about as likely to succeed as a snowstorm in the heart of summer.

Nikorn Chamnong, the astute director from the Chartthaipattana Party, has shared his two baht on the matter, casting a shadow of doubt over the entire process. Picture this: It’s Tuesday, and the anticipation is nearly palpable, with parliament on the brink of unraveling the threads of democracy itself, set to dive into bills proposed by both the governing Pheu Thai Party and the opposing People’s Party. All eyes turn to Thursday when deliberations are poised to take center stage. Ah, the suspense is tangible! But lo and behold, altering the course of Section 256 proves to be a tricky puzzle—whether to seek the voice of the people through a referendum or not hangs hazily in the air like a sudden Bangkok fog.

Mr. Nikorn, that thoughtful sage on the political mountaintop, points to a 2021 ruling by the Constitutional Court. Imagine it as a sentient legal guardian decreeing that before any constitutional phoenix rises from the ashes, it must first seek the blessing of the kingdom’s populace—not once, but twice! Now, if the eager parliamentarians skip the whole referendum fandango and dive right into voting on these audacious bills, the result could well be deemed as constitutionally reckless as trying to steer a boat with a toothpick. Petitions against this constitutional daring could flutter to the court like moths to a flame, and those casting their votes might find themselves ensnared in an ethical whirlpool.

To further thicken the plot, Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha remains steadfast, claiming no laws have been breached despite slipping these bills onto the agenda like fresh bread into the oven. The risk is as heavy as a lead balloon, which perhaps explains why the Chartthaipattana Party would rather sit this dance out. And why not? The party’s commitment is thinner than paper as these proposals stem from political parties rather than a united cabinet front. Furthermore, certain amendments suggest opening the sanctified first two chapters of the 2017 constitution—chapters as sacred as a monk in meditation, defining the kingdom’s indivisibility and the royal prerogatives.

As if the tale didn’t have enough twists, enter a new player: The Democrat Party’s Jurin Laksanawisit, offering his sage perspective—that bypassing a referendum would render the parliamentary game move unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the People’s Party’s own voice-box, Parit Wacharasindhu, holds a trump card of confidence, asserting these deliberations dance to the charter’s rhythm. They argue, wittily, that granting mere approval isn’t a fast track to constitutional rejiggering—there’s still a sweet possibility of future referendums.

So here we stand, on the brink of a political battle that is more tantalizing and convoluted than any daytime drama. As the sun rises over Democracy Monument, not even the serene flight of Bangkok’s birds can silence the whirlwind of constitution talk below. Indeed, while the amendments to reshape the nation flutter in the hands of lawmakers, only time—and perhaps a few referendums—will tell what the final verse of this legislative saga will be.