Group seeks to monitor censure bid at parliament

The Ratsadon protest group has requested permission to encamp on parliament coffee grounds to monitor the forthcoming no-confidence debate contrary to the government.

Members of the group yesterday arrived at parliament and handed a notice seeking permission from House Speaker Chuan Leekpai to set up camping and monitor the work of lawmakers during the censure debate.

The group mentioned they will also keep an activity for people to cast mock ballots against cabinet ministers targeted in the skin debate.

Phongsri Tharaphum, a member of Mr Chuan’s working panel upon political affairs, approved the letter in the behalf.

Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, the Move Forward Party MEGAPIXEL for Bangkok, backed the move, stating parliament officials need to arrange a place for the group to hold their actions on parliament’s property so they will not take to the streets and cause people problems.

Meanwhile, Pheu Thai Celebration leader Cholnan Srikaew said yesterday the particular party has a series of speakers ready for the debate, while an allotment of time among MPs from other opposition parties for the debate is being talked about.

This individual expressed confidence that will Pheu Thai provides substantial proof to back allegations against the targeted ministers.

They will be censured for alleged mishandling of government management matters and supposed violation of codes of ethics, among several allegations, Doctor Cholnan said.

After the argument, the party can petition the courtroom and the National Anti-Corruption to look into such allegations.

“Let’s wait and see how many cabinet ministers will lose their chairs [after the debate], inch Dr Cholnan mentioned.

On June 15, the particular opposition formally submitted a motion of no-confidence against Primary Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 some other cabinet ministers including Deputy Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Prawit Wongsuwon.

Dr Cholnan, who led the particular submission of the motion for the censure discussion, said he expected the debate to last five times, probably from This summer 18-22.

It will be the last skin debate the opposition can initiate before the government’s tenure runs out next March.