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Will Thailand's new constitution lead to stability?

Will Thailand's new constitution lead to stability?

Thailand's political history has been littered with periods of turmoil and uncertainty since the 1930s. 

The country's military leaders now say that the new constitution, Thailand's 20th, will pave the way for peace and stability.

Thai voters overwhelmingly approved the military-backed draft constitution on Sunday. 

But critics argue the document will just solidify the military's hold on the government.

So, is the referendum about grabbing more power? Or about returning to democracy?

Presenter: Richelle Carey

Guests:

Kim McQuay - Thailand Country Representative for the Asia Foundation.

Verapat Pariyawong - Thai Legal adviser and Visiting Scholar at SOAS University of London.

Supong Limtanakool - Chairman of the Centre for Strategic Studies at Bangkok University.

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