The decision Pheu Thai Party’s U-turn on its proposed contract amendment proposal regarding the social standards of democratic officeholders has raised questions about whether the government will do any changes or even follow through on its pledge to create a new charter.
Pheu Thai recently introduced a bill to the legislature that would change sections of the 2017 contract, including Segment 160, which specifies the requirements for those who want to be ministers.
They may be blatantly trustworthy, be transparent, and refrain from gross moral repression.
However, the ruling party’s proposal met strong opposition from within the coalition bloc, particularly the Bhumjaithai and United Thai Nation ( UTN) parties. Sorawong Thienthong, Phu Trang’s secretary-general, suggested the party might consider reversing the costs for a while before undergoing further evaluation.
The Bangkok Post spoke with analysts and representatives from various parties to find out whether section-by-section contract amendments may be successful and whether the procedure for rewriting the contract can meet its cautious date.
Heeding common judgment
Sutin Klungsang, a Pheu Thai list-MP, said that when changing the constitution, it must take into account people opinions, which is why the celebration backed down from the act.
He claimed that the party does n’t even think the move is embarrassing.
He claimed that the celebration is anticipating a more thorough rewrite that will handle the social standards of political officeholders given the section-by-section amendments that were put off.
He claimed that it is difficult to predict how long that will take, particularly since the proposal must be submitted for many public hearings.
A new contract is improbable to become effective before the upcoming general election, according to Mr. Sutin, and there is still a chance that Pheu Thai did follow section-by-section modifications in the future.
According to Mr. Sutin, the party first suggested section-by-section modifications to address immediate issues, arguing that a complete rewrite might take several years.
When questioned about the self-serving censure the move has, he claimed it is intended to safeguard democratic officeholders and maintain stability.
” Perspectiveally, the coalition partners will talk about the issue together in order to find common earth.” If they view politicians as representing the people, they wo n’t see it as a being about personal gain”, he said.
Sutin: Consider common opinions
No changes by portion
With strong resistance from coalition partners, Pheu Thai is highly unlikely to pursue section-by-section amendments to avoid a rift within the bloc, said a source in the People’s Party ( PP ).
The PP’s proposed amendments are extremely unlikely to pass in parliament, but the gathering decided to do so in order to raise awareness of the charter’s shortcomings, according to the source.
” We’re highlighting the problems because we see them as dangerous. In a show of support for the costs, none of those 30 Members who are facing moral issues have done so.
The source made reference to an investigation into the conduct of 44 Move Forward Party ( MFP ) politicians who supported a bill that sought to amend the lese majeste law. Many have been removed from politics as a result of the court’s decision to dissolve the MFP.
Any contract modify, according to the source, is improbable to be completed in three years, largely because senators who are believed to be in charge of a partnership party are unlikely to back it.
Parit Wacharasindhu, a PP list-MP, said the party may hold off changing the charter’s provisions regarding the social standards of social officeholders last week after Pheu Thai made a decision to change course.
He claimed that the group does not want the government coalition to remove help for different party-pushed proposals.
The opposition party stated that it would push for six additional constitutional amendments, including one to stop a new military coup, one to reform the armed forces, and one to stop collusion between the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC ) and the government.
Not in the common great
Wittaya Kaewparadai, UTN deputy president and list-MP, claimed that the Pheu Thai’s six-point plan has nothing to do with the general public and could lead to a fresh round of issue. He cited as an example the group’s earlier attempt to pass a contentious blanket amnesty costs during the Yingluck Shinawatra management, which sparked street protests and led to the coup in 2014.
According to him, the bill was seen as an effort to legalize former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a walk that served officials ‘ interests more than those of the public.
Although these problems are likely to stoke street protests, there may be fewer persons taking to the streets. But we should n’t underestimate them because the issue is divisive. First, we can expect petitions to get filed with several agencies”, he said.
Mr. Wittaya stated that he opposes the proposed article and will explain to his party why the correction is not in the country’s best interests.
The criticism People’s Party, the UTN deputy head, said he does not feel Pheu Thai did succeed in attempting to update the charter without joining the opposition if it does not. He urged the government to respect its request to have Chapters 1 and 2, 3, and 4 of the contract rewritten.
Wittaya: Matter is controversial
Election questionable
Nikorn Chamnong, the exclusive property committee vetting the vote bill, expressed concern that a charter rewrite might be more difficult to implement than the Pheu Thai’s U-turn.
He claimed that the proposed change might be included in the prepared vote and that it might have an impact on voters ‘ choices at a conference held by the Election Commission on September 23. He even expressed concern about the Senate’s position on the bill, which will be examined in the Upper House tomorrow.
The House changed Section 13 of the Referendum Act to remove the “double lot” rule with a second lot, ensuring that only more than half of the votes cast are required for a vote to be approved.
The article bill was sent to the Senate for evaluation after it received overwhelmingly positive 409 votes in the House on August 21. The Senate next voted 179 to 5, with three nays, to complete it in its second reading despite some lawmakers voicing criticism. However, the particular Senate commission scrutinising the act has proposed reinstating the “double bulk” condition, and legislators are scheduled to deliberate on the problem tomorrow.
The costs will be suspended for six weeks before being referred back to the House, according to Mr. Nikorn, if the Senate decides to reintroduce the dual majority rule. If the MPs therefore reaffirm their support, the rules may be passed.
He noted that a six-month pause had put off the anticipated vote scheduled for early February of next year, allowing for further attempts at constitutional amendments that might come under greater scrutiny.
He claimed that the proposed earlier February election, which will be held tentatively on February 2, will determine the outcome of the contract rewrite process.
Nikorn: Bid may aggravate update
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University professor Yutthaporn Issarachai said it would be unsurprising if the ruling party did not address the issue of social norms for lawmakers, especially as coalition partners disagreed with it.
He claimed that at least 20 % of the support for contract modifications needs to be gathered by the House and the Senate and at least 20 % of the support from the opposition union. It is the end of the road if a significant alliance part like Bhumjaithai does not support the move.
He argued that the government must engage in negotiations to keep unity, using the cannabis policy compromise as an example of such negotiations to keep the coalition alive.
The Senate’s rejection of the vote bill may delay the charter rewrite’s timeline, according to Mr. Yutthaporn.
Yutthaporn: Govt may maintain cohesion