In his televised national address after the promulgation on Thursday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government still could not provide a clear schedule as organic laws needed to be passed in preparation for the vote.

The premier stressed that although the new charter had come into effect, the Cabinet, the National Council for Peace and Order and the rest of the current administrative personnel would continue, at least for the time being.

The government has no desire for power or wealth, he reiterated, adding that at the same time it cannot turn a blind eye to various national issues.

He promised that his government would hand over power to a new administration after the next election.

Prayut said the Constitution Drafting Commission will complete the drafting of 10 organic laws within eight months and submit them to the National Legislative Assembly. The NLA deliberations would take two months with another month to incorporate any amendments.

He assured that the general election will be held after the first four organic laws related to election of members of parliament, acquisition of Senate members, the Election Commission, and political parties are enacted.