Pradorn revealed preparations to submit a constitutional amendment draft on 20 May, boasting that his party is the first to initiate a new draft. From now on, discussions and negotiations with all parties are necessary.
At 13:30 on 18 May 2026 at the Government House, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Pradorn Prissanantakul spoke about progress on the Bhumjaithai Party's constitutional amendment draft. On 19 May, the party's MPs will consider the draft. If approved, it will be submitted to the Speaker of Parliament on 20 May. The draft focuses on amending Article 256 by adding Section 15/1 to create a new constitution based on the referendum's 21 million votes. Sections 1 and 2 will remain unchanged, with safeguards to prevent the Drafting Assembly (Sappha Rong Ratthathammanun - SOR) from altering these parts. When asked how to ensure successful amendment given past conflicts that stalled progress, Pradorn said they must review past problems and obstacles to improve the draft. From now on, they will negotiate with all parties since passing the third reading requires multiple approvals, including from the Senate and at least 20% of the opposition. It's impossible to satisfy any single side entirely. As Bhumjaithai Party, they aim to push the amendment to success.
He boasted that his party is the first to take the lead in drafting the new constitution.
When asked if Bhumjaithai wants their amendment draft to be the main one, Pradorn said that depends on Parliament's decision. Regarding whether the Pheu Thai Party will also submit a draft and if coalition discussions will happen first, he said submitting a bill is each party's right. Bhumjaithai is one of the democratic political parties that values this and has declared itself the first to draft a new constitution after the government confirmed it would not endorse the previous parliamentary amendment draft. Political parties are moving forward. When asked if they had discussed and gained acceptance from the Senate, Pradorn replied that previously the Senate had concerns about having one-third power in voting on constitutional amendments before the Drafting Assembly was formed. This issue will be discussed within the party on 19 May to find a middle ground. Bhumjaithai's original draft included a one-fifth threshold here.
“Seripisut” filing lawsuit over Khao Kradong is his right
Pradorn also commented on Police General Seripisut Temiyavet, list MP from the Seri Ruam Thai Party, who plans to file a constitutional court petition to rule that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiyachon Chidchob acted unethically by neglecting to repossess Khao Kradong land. Pradorn said it is Seripisut's legal right to proceed through proper channels. Regarding the land return process, the State Railway of Thailand is currently filing lawsuits against individual defendants parcel by parcel, which is ongoing in the justice system. When asked if the constitutional court filing would affect the Prime Minister, Pradorn said the justice process continues. If Seripisut has doubts or wishes to seek impeachment, that is his right, but any action must comply with constitutional and legal provisions regarding conditions and procedures. When asked if this is a political game, Pradorn said that question should be directed to Seripisut himself.