If the draft is approved, I think my life will be the same as it is now, as the next government will be just like the junta right now.

Arnont Nampa, lawyer at the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights Centre

My life will remain the same – living under a dictatorship. If the referendum result is a “yes”, then the current powers-that-be will continue running the country.

Sukhum Nuansakul, political analyst and former rector of Ramkhamhaeng University

A constitution just provides rules for the country. Hence, I don’t think it will greatly affect daily life. However, I fear that after a “yes” result, we will see the public making efforts to have this draft amended.

Poldej Pinprateep, former member of the now-defunct National Reform Council

Nothing will change, because [as state adviser] is not about vying for power or political gains. The constitution-to-be does not affect me. My job is to strengthen communities and encourage inclusive public administration. I don’t see how the new charter will block my duties.