NLA admits mistakes over controversial referendum music video
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National Legislative Assembly (NLA) General Somjet Boonthanom Monday admitted the assembly had made mistakes in the dissemination of a music video about the additional referendum question, which will ask voters if the non-elected Senate should take part i
He said the video was made by the NLA’s standing committee, which is charged with gathering opinions to give recommendations on the charter draft. Somjet sits on the committee, which is chaired by NLA deputy president Surachai Liengboonlertchai.
The song performed in the music video asks listeners if they agreed with having a Senate that would jointly vote with MPs for a prime minister during the transitional period of the next government.
The clip – which is two minutes and 39 seconds long – has scenes that show ballot papers with “Yes” votes being marked.
He said the music video had not yet been approved by the committee but was erroneously released to the public.
He said the committee had no intention to persuade people how to vote but the clip spread quickly on social media.
“We admit that we made mistakes but we have no [ill] intention. We have edited the clip and removed some pictures,’’ he said.
