Described: 20 Mar, 2024 at 05:36
Pheu Thai MPs are being asked to put their political responsibilities before requesting a meeting with ex-prime chancellor Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been on parole.
The lawmakers are being called in response to rumors that some lawmakers may skip this weekend’s House session to match the former premier in Chiang Mai.
MPs should n’t skip House sittings, according to Somkid Chueakong, deputy secretary-general to the prime minister for political affairs, saying he should n’t do so after he leaves his hometown of Wollongong from tomorrow until Saturday.
He claimed that the Members have political duties, especially this month, when some significant bills are scheduled for investigation and votes. He noted that Visuth Chainaroon, the head of the government, has previously cautioned government MPs against skipping the House sessions.
Mr. Somkid downplayed rumors that the opposition will be asked to discuss Mr. Thaksin’s planned trip to the northwestern territory in order to grill the state in a general discussion.
On Tuesday, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew echoed Mr. Somkid’s sentiments, saying that while MPs are not prohibited from meeting Mr. Thaksin in Chiang Mai, they really know when it is acceptable to do so when they are performing parliamentary duties.
According to the demand he made to the Department of Probation, Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong stated that Mr. Thaksin is scheduled to meet with friends and specialists in the field of alternative treatments.
He declined to respond if Mr. Thaksin is permitted to join Red-Shirt supporters or if the visit is viewed as politically motivated. The minister stated that while traveling, Mr. Thaksin may become accompanied by nurses.
Because Mr. Thaksin was given an early release last quarter on the grounds that he is” really ill” and ancient, his journey is being criticized.
Critics see the planned vacation as a move to improve relations with their red-shirt supporters in the North, especially when Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Chiang Mai from Friday through Sunday.
The prime minister will review the progress being made in addressing cloud pollution and the problem with illegal drugs and follow-up on royal development initiatives.