PUBLISHED: 11 Mar 2024 at 19:20
In a public discussion on March 25th, the Senate plans to grill the Pheu-Thai-led authorities over how it handled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The Ministry of Justice’s probation to Thaksin and how the government permitted him to remain in hospital confinement until his launch on parole were the topics of Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha’s cabinet grilling, according to Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha.
None of the senators who participated in the debate are concerned about the government’s contentious management of the Thaksin event, according to Mr. Kittisak, and they are all more than willing to raise questions about the government’s handling of the case.
How can we eventually teach our children about what is correct and what is wrong if we let something go wrong without doing anything about it,” he said.
Some of Thaksin’s close partners have previously threatened to sue someone who raises the issue and causes damage to Thaksin’s reputation, he said.
A former MP has already been sued for making people a photograph of Thaksin kicking a boulder violently while living abroad, according to Mr. Kittisak, as well as a picture of the original premier in a state where he claimed he was really ill after returning to Thailand.
36 lawmakers have so far signed up to speak during the upcoming conversation.
According to Mr. Kittisak, the government will have three days to defend itself against Senate claims while the Senate has been given 12 hours to do its discussion.
According to Senator Seree Suwanpanont, the Senate had actually requested two weeks for the discussion, but the state just provided one.
And he said that if the government wo n’t change its mind and allow the debate to be extended to two days, the number of debaters might end up being cut because of the time limit.
He said,” We will try our best, and this will be our last chance to hold a general debate.”
According to Mr. Seree, the government’s reported failure to deal with economic difficulties is the most prevalent topic of discussion.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has appeared to be enjoying a lot of international visits in recent months, according to the senator, despite the country’s numerous issues.
In his power as the government’s chief whip, Pheu Thai listing- MP Visuth Chainaroon stated that the government is well-equipped for the Senate public debate, which will be followed by a related public debate being requested by the opposition after the 2024 budget bill passes its second and third readings, allegedly on March 20.