Controversy is scheduled for this week.
23 October 2023 at 04: 30 PUBLISHED
Through a new motion that will be introduced in parliament on Wednesday, the main opposition Move Forward Party ( MFP) will redouble its efforts to ask for the charter to be changed.
The action is the first item on Wednesday’s political debate agenda and will be sponsored by the MFP, which also includes spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
Some legislators are worried that the MFP’s drastic changes will cause the important chapters 1 and 2 of the law to be changed.
Chapters 1 and 2 define Thailand as a single, unbroken land with democratic rule and the prince as the head of state, respectively. Chapter 2 defines Thailand’s royal prerogatives.
Adisorn Piengkes, the general government whip for Si Sa Ket and a Pheu Thai Party MP, stated yesterday that the action was submitted in accordance with the election laws. Tomorrow, MPs from the government coalition may meet to discuss their positions, he said.
The MFP has something to claim, and the state is open to hearing it. The action will be sent to the Senate for approval before it reaches the government if it is approved by the House of Representatives.
The authorities, which opposes amending pages 1 and 2 of the law, is under no obligation to take the movement into consideration, according to Mr. Adisorn.
A commission has been established by the government to examine the proposal, and two subpanels will poll the people and develop referendum recommendations.
Although the sub-panels do not have a set date, the principal committee’s chair, Phumtham Wechayachai, stated earlier that both are anticipated to complete their assignments by the end of the year.
According to Mr. Adisorn, the government’s effort to push for a referendum is quicker than the MFP movement, which needs both Houses to approve it.
The Senate, which is opposed to the action, is likely to oppose it. Additionally, it is possible to interpret the state and MFP’s decision to hold concurrent referendums as a repetition.
Even though the MFP is free to submit its activity, according to Mr. Adisorn, it should take into account both its justification and the suitability of the motion.
Even though it is crucial for some voters that the act proceed, the government will probably be in charge of the process.
Although the methods of pursuing this are unique, the government chief whip stated that” the government and the MFP are united in their quest for a contract act.”
The MFP may be reminded, according to Mr. Adisorn, that the main opposition party’s powerful opposition to its unyielding position prevented it from forming a government.
The party’s proposal for unlimited modifications to the contract, Mr. Parit insisted, is valid.