Senator calls for action on new charter

Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has called on House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha to expedite the inclusion of the referendum on constitutional amendments to kick-start the long-awaited charter amendment process.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

In her capacity as a subcommittee member of the Senate committee on political development, public participation, human rights and consumer protection, Ms Nantana yesterday submitted a formal request to the House speaker urging swift action on the bill, which has been on hold for 180 days.

The letter was received on Mr Wan’s behalf by his spokesman, Kampee Ditthakorn.

After the lower and upper chambers locked horns, the bill was suspended for a “cooling-off period” of nearly six months, which has now passed.