Bangkok: The leader of the Kla Tham Party has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Anutin Charnvirakul as the 32nd Prime Minister and emphasized his decision not to interfere with the Pheu Thai Party’s request to dissolve Parliament, while also maintaining that there will be no negotiation over cabinet quotas.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Education and leader of the Kla Dharma Party (KD), made an announcement following a party meeting. She stated that the party had been closely monitoring the political landscape and reiterated their stance, initially declared on August 30th, to support Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), as the next Prime Minister. The party members discussed the necessary steps to be undertaken in Parliament, and Mr. Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and KD Party registrar, briefed the MPs about the procedures scheduled for September 3rd. The consensus was to adhere to their position, ensure the country’s progress, address the political deadlock, and leverage parliamentary mechanisms effectively.
Ms. Narumon addressed the recent developments regarding the Pheu Thai Party’s request to dissolve Parliament, remarking that it is primarily a legal matter and the Secretary-General of the Council of State has already expressed his opinion on it. She called for non-interference with the Pheu Thai Party’s decision, indicating that the due process should be respected. She reiterated her commitment to act in line with her previous statements and positions.
The anticipated voting session is slated for this week, with the agenda needing to be set a day in advance. A whip meeting is scheduled for September 3rd to finalize the agenda, with the vote likely to occur on September 4th or, at the latest, September 5th.
Regarding potential support from the Pheu Thai Party, Ms. Narumon noted her inability to predict additional votes, suggesting that inquiries should be directed to the Bhumjaithai Party leadership. She stressed the focus should remain on resolving the current issues rather than preemptively discussing vote counts.
Ms. Narumon further highlighted several pressing matters that need attention post-appointment of the new prime minister and government. These include border issues, a tax plan to support farmers, economic challenges, and the immediate need to advance the country’s interests. The key discussion point was the establishment of an interim cabinet to swiftly return power to the populace.