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Thai referendum: Military-written constitution approved
Source: BBC
Thai referendum voters have backed a draft constitution written by an army-appointed committee, according to the country's election commission.
The body said unofficial tallies showed that 61.45% had voted in favour.
The military threw out the old constitution when it took power in 2014, after months of political instability and sporadic violence.
Supporters of the new document say it will restore stability, but critics say it will entrench military control.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-36972396
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