Thailand's king signs constitution that cements junta's grip

Charter signed by Maha Vajiralongkorn puts country on path to elections and will – according the military – curb political instability Thailand’s new king has signed an army-drafted constitution that sets the country on the path to elections while cementing the grip of the military over any future government.The ruling generals, who took power in a 2014 coup, have promised to restore democracy but have been vague about the exact timeline. The signing of the state charter on Thu