Bangkok: The Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson has emphasized the party's commitment to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), countering claims from the People's Party of any violations. The spokesperson criticized the People's Party for expressing discontent when outcomes were not favorable to them.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, a party-list Member of Parliament and leader of the People's Party, released a statement following the extraordinary parliamentary session focused on constitutional amendments. He noted the Prime Minister's recent Facebook post, which highlighted a desire to return power to the people. Mr. Nattapong stressed the People's Party's dedication to advancing the constitutional amendment process.
Despite the bill's progress through its second reading, one significant task remains: initiating a joint parliamentary session to propose a referendum motion for the first question, aligning with the next general election. With this motion now approved, Mr. Nattapong urged the government, led by the Bhumjaithai Party, to demonstrate sincerity by facilitating a referendum. He called for the caretaker cabinet or any relevant body to pass a resolution enabling this referendum, ensuring the first question is addressed alongside the upcoming election.
Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, spokesperson for the Bhumjaithai Party, responded through a Facebook post, clarifying that the party has upheld every clause of the MOA. She stated, "Bhumjaithai has not changed a single clause of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). We are still standing by the terms of the agreement. Don't falsely accuse us. Don't whine and demand everything just because things don't go your way."