Pheu Thai flags low public referendum awareness

The Pheu Thai Party has warned that many voters remain unaware that a national referendum on drafting a new constitution will be held on the same day as the Feb 8 general election, cautioning that poor public communication could jeopardise the outcome and make future constitutional change far more difficult.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

Chaturon Chaisang, a former Pheu Thai list MP and chairman of the party's referendum communication committee, said the party has set up a campaign panel to educate the public on the rationale and necessity for a new “people's constitution”, in line with Constitutional Court ruling No.18/2025.

The panel will explain the problems and limitations of the 2017 charter and encourage eligible voters to take part in the referendum, which he described as crucial to Thailand’s political future.