"Sen. Somjate" has grievances with Pheu Thai, rushes to amend the constitution, hoping to clear corruption cases. Advise to surrender the oath of allegiance to the country to calm down and will vote for the prime minister. Indicates that the nominated person has no dangerous concepts.
Gen. Somjate Boonthanom, Senator (Senator) debates at the parliamentary meeting. Agenda for approval of a person who should be appointed as Prime Minister according to Section 272 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand that Pheu Thai Party has an idea to amend the constitution as soon as the first meeting of the Cabinet (Cabinet) I would like to ask if the 1960 constitution has any problems that need to be urgently solved. This is because this constitution has a strict mechanism to prevent corrupt politicians, such as depriving the right to vote for life. The statute of limitations for corruption cases has not expired. Some important people had to flee the case. because there is no age limit need to return to Thailand to receive punishment according to the judicial process
“If the new constitution Mechanisms for eliminating corrupt politicians will disappear. This is in line with the need of some political parties who want to amend the institutional category of the constitution. secession of the kingdom A new constitutional referendum will create even more conflicts in society. Because the drafting of the constitution to overthrow the power of independent organizations Abolish the blame for corrupt politicians. Add more controversial issues Will have a more serious impact on national security than amending Section 112. How can I support the Prime Minister of the Pheu Thai Party? But if the Pheu Thai Party will lose allegiance to the peaceful country Confirmed that he would not propose an amendment to the constitution immediately. but will be offered in an appropriate period when society is at peace This disloyalty will be praised for the country. If you do this, you will support the Prime Minister for Pheu Thai, ”said Gen Somjate.
Mr. Chaowarit Khajohnpongkirati, Member of Parliament The New Social Power Party debated whether Mr. Settha Thavisin, Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, was suitable as prime minister. allegations of land tax evasion By separating the transfer of land purchases on a daily basis, 12 individuals, 12 days for land tax 70 million baht, not 580 million baht, is a regulation of the Department of Lands to pay taxes to be able to do so. did not break the law As for many people saying they don't know Mr. Srettha, it's impossible because throughout the election. Candidate Prime Minister Every party has always expressed its vision. How can you not know Pheu Thai Party received 10 million votes from the people, which is considered to have passed the audit of the people. Therefore, it is appropriate to be Prime Minister.
Mr. Kamnoon Sithisamarn, senator, debated whether senators should use their power to elect the prime minister. to some extent approval of the Prime Minister Today, it should be returned to the general principle, namely according to the majority vote of the House of Representatives because of the Prime Minister candidate The nomination was not considered dangerous. As for requesting to amend the constitution, would it be considered dangerous or not? It was seen that amending the constitution was the policy of almost every political party. Allowing the Cabinet to conduct a referendum on the first day of the Cabinet meeting is possible. Because of the referendum and amendment to the constitution It takes at least 2 years
“There is no reason to disrespect the outcome of the referendum. But for the comfort of the parliament and the people. should clarify clearly to create peace of mind that the draft amendment to the constitution Opinions from all parties and senators should be heard through discussions as much as possible. and the form of the Constituent Assembly (SorRor.) that will occur must first pass the opinion of the council, including reviewing the referendum period will be useful If it can be done, it will give approval to the Prime Minister. According to the majority vote, "said Mr. Khamnoon.
Source: Thai News Agency