Bangkok: Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, has expressed concern over the readiness of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul to dissolve Parliament on December 12th if faced with a no-confidence motion. He emphasized that the Pheu Thai Party is prepared for elections and acknowledges the prime minister’s authority to dissolve Parliament, but insists that such a decision post-motion submission would contravene constitutional protocols.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan criticized the formation of a minority government, questioning whether the government formation process lacked strategic foresight, as it was evident there were insufficient votes to secure a majority. He highlighted the Pheu Thai Party’s commitment to constitutional amendments and criticized some parties for not sharing this determination. Mr. Chulaphan underscored the importance of scrutiny in governance, suggesting that if the government has not engaged in any illegal activities, it should not fear investigation.

Mr. Chulaphan also addressed the implications of the government’s potential dissolution of Parliament, suggesting that the sincerity of the party’s intentions in entering the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) process needs examination. He expressed skepticism regarding the government’s commitment to constitutional amendments and emphasized that the Pheu Thai Party would continue to oversee and scrutinize constitutional matters.

The Pheu Thai leader stated that discussions with the Prachachon Party have occurred, though it remains uncertain if they will join in signing the motion for a no-confidence vote. He noted the ongoing efforts of the Pheu Thai Party and the Prachachon Party to push for constitutional amendments, while questioning the Senate’s political affiliations and the current government’s objectives, which he perceives as power-driven rather than reform-oriented.

Mr. Chulaphan also highlighted the importance of public awareness and involvement in the constitutional amendment process, advocating for adequate time for public education and a referendum. He cautioned against rushing the process, which could lead to emotional rather than informed decision-making.

In conclusion, Mr. Chulaphan expressed hope that the Prachachon Party might engage in discussions with the government to expedite the opening of a special parliamentary session, viewing this collaboration as beneficial to the overall government formation process.