Thailand's Parliament today voted overwhelmingly to make amendments to the constitution as suggested by the new King's office. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has said that the office of King, Maha Vajiralongkorn had asked for several changes to clauses related to royal power in the draft constitution.<br/><br/>The assembly also made changes that allowed the king to travel overseas without having to appoint a regent to rule in his stead. Of 231 assembly members, 228 voted in favour of the changes with three members abstaining.<br/><br/>The draft constitution was approved in a referendum last year and has been awaiting endorsement by the King.