WENG TOJIRAKARN, CO-LEADER OF THE UNITED FRONT FOR DEMOCRACY AGAINST DICTATORSHIP

If the charter is accepted, I would be disappointed because we would have the highest law that is not democratic.

ARTHIT SURIYAWONKUL, CO-FOUNDER AND COMMITTEE SECRETARY OF THE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNET AND CIVIC CULTURE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE THAI NETIZEN NETWORK

I feel the draft sounds like access to new technology resources like the Internet would depend on the state’s consideration, not the people’s rights. Under the new charter, I think people would have poorer access to resources such as the Internet, and would be responsible for higher costs of consuming the Internet and TV.

THAVORN SENNEAM, FORMER DEMOCRAT MP

Nothing changes. I would continue my duty as a politician. The role of politicians is to listen to the people’s plights, checking the government’s administration, and so on. This anti-graft charter also addresses national reform plans which are good for the country.

EKKACHAI SRIVILAS, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PEACE AND GOVERNANCE AT KING PRAJADHIPOK’S INSTITUTE

I think the draft would not totally change my personal life. My work is to promote peace in society and many people have been asking me when the next election will be held. I would be relieved if the draft is passed, as such a referendum result would help ensure that a general election happens. Nevertheless, this draft cannot resolve the existing conflicts.