The national poll possibly moved up to November 25 : PM
The national election will possibly be moved up from December to November 25, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Wednesday.
Surayud was speaking after meeting with Election Commission Apichart Sukattanond and Constitution Drafting Committee Noranit Settabutr. The original date was set for December 16 or 23.
Speaking at the same press briefing, Noranit said the reason for the change of date has to do with the fact that the drafting of the new charter will be completed earlier than expected.
He said the drafting of charter is expected to be completed on July 6 and then be forwarded to the National Legislative Assembly shortly afterwards.
The EC will then conduct referendum on August 19. A public approval to the draft would pave the way for a national election on November 25, Noranit said.
by Piyanart Srivalo
The Nation
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