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2. Challenging issues derived from the design of power
relationships between political institutions under the
Constitution (such as adaptation of the use of power by
political institutions to comply with the Constitution).

3. Conditions and political context that will allow the use of
power by political institutions and their power relationships to
meet the intent of the Constitution.

The Third Challenge:

No Corruption in Thai Politics

The problem of corruption is like cancer in Thai society. This issue
has been raised every time there has been political change. Corruption
among politicians has been given as a major justification every time an
elected government has been removed, and each subsequent effort to
make new rules and regulations of governance has addressed how to
prevent corruption. Although previous constitutions have included
mechanisms designed to resolve the corruption problem and create
opportunities for all sectors to be involved in fighting it, corruption
persists and has a wide impact, particularly corruption originating with
politicians.

So the phrase, “the constitution to combat corruption” reflects
the intention of the Constitution Drafting Committee to solve the
problem. And it can be said that this is the major reason for the
people’s decision to approve this constitution by referendum. The
Constitution has new mechanisms and is designed to protect against
and suppress corruption, especially through strong punishment measures
for use against dishonest politicians. These include processes for
Parliament and independent organizations to remove politicians from
office. However, journalists and some observes suspect that these
measures are designed mainly to remove politicians rather than penalize
corruption. Is this empowerment of autonomous organizations and courts
to control government appropriate, and can it be implemented in

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