Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party has expressed dissatisfaction with the swift adjournment of a recent parliamentary meeting by House Speaker Wan Nor, which they believe neglected the pressing issues faced by residents in border provinces. The meeting was concluded shortly after the appointment of the “First Deputy Speaker” at 3 p.m., leaving no room to address the concerns of border residents. The party expressed frustration that their efforts to communicate these issues were not acknowledged by the relevant ministers.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Krawee Prisananantakul, an MP for Ang Thong and a member of the Bhumjaithai Party, voiced his concerns following the abrupt end of the meeting. He emphasized the party’s preparedness to discuss matters affecting several border provinces and highlighted his personal engagement with the public from the outset. Mr. Krawee mentioned his intent to bring forth the public’s grievances to the attention of House executives, emphasizing the importance of addressing these concerns.

Earlier in the day, Mr. Krawee noted that a Deputy Interior Minister had addressed a live question regarding border resolutions. This came after being informed of key facts about the allocation of government funds. He recounted a recent instance where the Minister had responded live to a query and contacted the Governor of Ubon Ratchathani, only to find out that the funds amounted to merely 55,000 baht. Mr. Krawee stressed that their attempts to communicate were not politically motivated attacks on the government but genuine attempts to address issues that were being overlooked.

Mr. Krawee further highlighted the challenges faced by other provinces in meeting public needs and asserted the role of the parliamentary forum as a platform for voicing regional concerns. He emphasized the urgency of proposing motions to present these concerns to the government for immediate action. He criticized the practice of merely transferring governors when problems arise, urging ministers to take immediate action upon identifying issues for the benefit of the populace.

Reflecting on the situation, Mr. Krawee described it as a learning opportunity and a test for the government’s crisis management capabilities. With heavy rains and potential flooding anticipated, he called for the government to develop efficient measures for emergency budget allocation, improve work methods, and provide comprehensive citizen support.

Expressing his disappointment, Mr. Krawee criticized the early closure of the session, noting that the MPs had prepared extensively to address these issues. He lamented the lost opportunity to convey the public’s hardships to the Cabinet and questioned the rationale behind concluding the meeting at 3 p.m., suggesting it was a squandered chance to address significant concerns.