A coalition of eight parties is about to form a government in Thailand. It has announced plans to amend the constitution, including allowing same-sex marriage and abolishing conscription.
However, the controversial campaign proposals for a reform of the strict legislation against lèse majesté are not found in the declaration of intent signed on Monday by eight parties involved. The agreement was signed on the ninth anniversary of the military coup that brought incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha into office. Since the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932, the Thai military has carried out 13 coups.