Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has expressed confidence that the constitutional amendment will progress through its third reading as scheduled, with a shared hope among all parties involved. He confirmed that the dissolution of parliament is set for January, encouraging the Bhumjaithai Party to prepare for upcoming elections by focusing on policy development rather than engaging in political mudslinging.
According to Thai News Agency, Anutin emphasized the necessity of adhering to the timeline for the constitutional amendment process, with the second reading slated for December 10th. He reassured that the parliament will be dissolved following the third reading, underscoring the importance of the constitutional amendments and the collective intention to see them through, given the successful completion of the first reading.
Addressing concerns about a potential no-confidence motion under Article 151 of the Constitution, Anutin reiterated the significance of constitutional amendments. He expressed a sense of urgency, noting the limited time remaining to push the amendments forward.
Regarding the political landscape and the Bhumjaithai Party's readiness for elections, Anutin asserted the party's preparedness and highlighted the inevitability of the January dissolution of Parliament. He called on all political parties to focus on developing robust policies for the upcoming elections, rather than resorting to negative campaigning.
Anutin also touched upon the involvement of influential families joining the Bhumjaithai Party, mentioning that the allocation of quotas will be managed effectively. He hinted at the possibility of more prominent families joining the party in the future, though this remains to be seen.