Sruang” reveals that Pheu Thai MPs are uncomfortable if the Palang Pracharath Party joins the government because the party leader did not vote for the prime minister. It is clear that he is behind the removal of “Srettha”. He has assigned the Editorial Committee to decide on the resolution. He is preparing to move forward to gather more MP votes in the parliament. He is confident that there will be no less than 300 votes. He pointed out that an invitation is not necessary. The Democrat Party still has small parties. He said, “Whoever is comfortable can come. If you are not comfortable, go your separate ways.”
Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, revealed after the Pheu Thai MPs’ meeting that in the MPs’ meeting, there was a discussion that many MPs were uncomfortable with the behavior of the coalition parties, especially the leaders of the coalition parties, since the establishment of the government of Mr. Settha Thavisin, the former Prime Minister, did not give importance and
did not come to vote for the Prime Minister. In addition, many things that the media is well aware of, such as the filing of impeachment, the people behind it are well known. This is what the party’s MPs have reflected. As for the legislative operations, it was resolved that the party executive committee must collect as many votes as possible from members of the House of Representatives to create stability for the government.
As for the Palang Pracharath Party, will it no longer be in the coalition government? Mr. Surawong stated that it must be a resolution of the party executive committee meeting, which will take place this evening (27 August). It will then become clearer who we will join with and who we will not. In fact, there is no law, but it is something that when we are together, both parties must be happy. In political parties, there are already regulations for each party. We will not interfere. But in the name of the party secretary, we will gather as many votes in the parliament as possible.
When
asked again whether the MPs’ resolution was to no longer support the Palang Pracharath Party, Mr. Surawong explained that ‘there are concerns from the MPs, which will definitely be discussed in the party executive committee meeting.’
As for whether the Democrat Party will be invited in the future, Mr. Surawong stated that it does not have to be the Democrat Party alone, and as the party secretary, he must campaign for as many votes in the parliament as possible for the stability of the government.
When asked further that from what he saw, there were other political parties besides the Democrat Party, Mr. Surawong stated that there were still small parties. Having two votes also helped make the government stronger.
In the case of the Thai Sang Thai Party, which has 6 votes for the Prime Minister, is it possible that they will join the government? Mr. Surawong said that it is possible. Since there is a common opinion that the Prime Minister will come from the Pheu Thai Party to lead the government, they can
work together.
When asked how the group of Colonel Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who has supported the government all along, would be considered, Mr. Surawong stated that each MP already has the privilege and unity to work. We will have to invite each other.
‘Whoever is available and whoever is not, it is a personal matter. We will contact and invite them. If they are available to work together, they can come. If they are not available, they can go their separate ways,’ said Mr. Surawong.
If the group of Colonel Thammanat is convenient to join the government, how will the ministerial quota be divided? Mr. Surawong said that this matter is the Prime Minister’s authority.
As for whether it is legal to grant positions to outsiders, Mr. Surawong confirmed that there are no prohibitions on this matter. It is the Prime Minister’s sole authority. There is only an agreement based on the quota.
As for when the party executive committee will decide on the Palang Pracharath Party, Mr.
Surawong reiterated, ‘Within today.’
As for the invitation to join the government, whether it will be formal or internal, Mr. Surawong said that it must be formal. There may be coordination first, but to honor the people who have been talked to, an official invitation must be made.
While the Democrat Party has both those who want to come and those who don’t, will it cause problems like the Palang Pracharath Party? Mr. Surawong said that it depends on each individual and the situation. He will try to compromise as much as possible and make it as smooth as possible.
Mr. Surawong also said about the movement in the Pheu Thai Party that there were no problems. He had already talked to the Prime Minister. “There’s nothing.”
When asked if the previous government had 314 votes, would there be more in the future? Mr. Surawong stated that on the day of the prime minister election, there were 319 votes. If all of them are still there, it would be good. If more votes are added, it would be even better. He was confid
ent that there would definitely not be less than 300 votes.
When asked about the election of the new president of the Pathum Thani provincial administrative organization, did the Pheu Thai Party have a new candidate? Mr. Surawong stated that as far as he knew, the Election Commission had made an official resolution, which he saw that there would be a meeting tomorrow (August 28). If there was a resolution and it was a yellow card, the same candidate who could run would have to be sent. The Pheu Thai Party was ready to send a representative to run.
As for whether to send the same person, Mr. Chan Phuangphet, or not, Mr. Surawong stated that if it was a yellow card, it was necessary to send the same person
Source: Thai News Agency