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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Progressive movement s charter amendment too radical says senator - The Untold Story

Gen Lertrat Rattanawanit, senator.

The constitutional amendment proposed by the Progressive Movement revising Chapter 14 of the constitution to dismantle state control of local administrative bodies is too radical and difficult to put into practice, senator Lertrat Rattanawanit said on Tuesday.

The draft amendment was proposed by the Progressive Movement led by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and supported by 76,591 signatures. It was submitted to parliament in July.

It was expected to be tabled for consideration by a joint sitting of parliament on Tuesday evening or Wednesday this week.

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