A group of 16 MPs mainly from small events yesterday made it very clear they will vote against at least two cabinet ministers.
Peerawit Ruangluedolphak, a list MP from the Tairaktham Party, a member of the so-called Group of sixteen, said the two cabinet ministers who will not get their votes associated with confidence are Interpersonal Development and Human Security Minister Chuti Krairiksh and Mouthpiece Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
“Our votes may not be enough to oust them, ” Mister Peerawit said.
“But these people signify our assistance for the clear information and solid proof that was provided to back the allegations made against the 2 cabinet ministers [in the past two days of the no-confidence debate]. ”
Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, a Move Forward Celebration MP for Bangkok, accused Mr Chuti of misconduct associated with a number of projects implemented by the National Housing Authority of Thailand (NHAT).
This included the appointment of a stock speculator as an professional of the NHAT, that the minister denied.
The group seemed to be convinced by info and evidence shown by Chaiya Phromma, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Nong Bua Lam Phu, to support their allegations made against Mr Santi, mentioned Mr Peerawit.
“The wrong doings allegedly committed by Mr Santi within the Eastern Economic Hallway scheme, in particular, is extremely convincing, ” he said.
Pichet Sathirachawal, a listing MP of the ruling Palang Pracharath Celebration who is head from the crew of 16, denied rumours the group demanded bribes in exchange for voting in support of the ministers targeted within the ongoing no-confidence discussion.
Various other cabinet ministers regarding whom the group continues to be contemplating whether it should vote in favour of are Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee and Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, said Mr Pichet.