Thailand Election Commission has certified the results of a referendum that backed a constitution proposed by the Thai military. The Thai EC confirmed that 61 percent had voted over the weekend in favor of Thailand's 20th constitution in 84 years. Under the constitution, the Senate of 250 members will be fully appointed by the military, with six ex-officio reserve seats allotted for senior representatives from the military
and police. There is also a provision allowing for a non-elected individual to be appointed as prime minister in the event of a political deadlock.
The new charter will be adopted within three months, clearing the way for possible elections in 2017.
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