BANGKOK (Reuters) - Politicians in Thailand expressed concern on Friday about a military-backed draft constitution they say is undemocratic and could be divisive by giving too much power to a military appointed "super board" to oversee governments.
The newly drafted constitution, Thailand's 20th, will be submitted to a junta-appointed National Reform Council (NRC) on Saturday. The NRC will then vote on the draft on Sept. 6 and if it passes, it will be put to a referendum in January.
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