Bangkok: Krawee Prisananantakul, a member of parliament for Ang Thong from the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), has voiced strong criticism towards the Pheu Thai Party for their vigorous campaigning, yet low attendance at parliamentary sessions and complete silence during critical legislative processes.
According to Thai News Agency, Krawee discussed the parliamentary collapse that occurred on September 25th. During a meeting, he observed the absence of several parties and objected when the chairman called a lunch break during a second reading vote. He noted that when the vote was called, only a fraction of the members were present, leading to the collapse when the vote count stood at 248-250. Krawee admitted he was present but did not vote on the final measure, as he wanted to observe the attendance.
A reporter inquired whether the government's position as a minority could lead to lessons about quorum management. Krawee responded that if a law is proposed by the Cabinet or a specific party, it should be assumed that a quorum would not be necessary. However, this particular law was proposed by the previous Cabinet and the Pheu Thai Party, which holds the leading power. Krawee questioned why only 20-30 members of Pheu Thai's 140 were present.
When further questioned about the government's control over its votes, Krawee affirmed Bhumjaithai Party's preparedness, with around 50 out of 70 members consistently voting. He expressed frustration, questioning why his party should bear the legislative burden when the Pheu Thai Party was the main advocate for the law in question.