“Nattawut” enters Government House, assesses that there are no large mobs at this time

Ten Nattawut" entered Government House as an advisor to the Prime Minister. He assessed that there are no large protests against the government at this time. He hoped that during the closing of the coalition government meeting, the conclusion of the amnesty law, Section 112, would be cleared. He confirmed that he would not change his position, but that the coalition government must be merged to avoid further conflict. Reporters reported that at noon today, Mr. Nattawut Saikua, advisor to the Prime Minister, traveled to Government House and gave an interview about his arrival in Government House as an advisor to the Prime Minister, saying that he was to meet with relevant agencies, which he had come many times already, but today he stopped by to visit the media. Today, there was no agenda or special issues. Since the appointment order was issued, he has performed his assigned duties, including assessing political news situations and other developments, working with various departments. Other than that, it dep ends on what additional tasks the Prime Minister assigns. As for whether the Prime Minister has assigned the group of protesters to take care of them, Mr. Nattawut said that at present, there has been no movement of the political protesters. As for the protesters who have demands and are suffering from their livelihoods, there is a Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister who is responsible for receiving their complaints and has been continuously coordinating the progress. Mr. Nattawut talked about the situation of whether political groups will come out to move during this period or not, as someone who has experience before, that in this matter, there has been continuous movement since the government of Mr. Settha Thavisin, both the rally at Chamai Maruchet Bridge and the gathering to express various opinions. The large-scale rally of tens of thousands of people like we saw before is understood to be unlikely to happen yet, but the government still does not have any agency to follow these movements as a special case in expressing and focusing on pushing for results to solve problems for the people more. After assuming the position of advisor to the Prime Minister, what advice has he given to the government? Mr. Nattawut said that for opinions or suggestions to discuss in the working group, he would not provide advice to the Prime Minister and the government through the media, but would provide advice through appropriate channels. In this regard, regarding the amnesty law, will there be any issue that will become a single drop of honey that will affect the government? Mr. Nattawut said that this matter must be separated into 2 parts. There is no dispute about the part that all parties agree on, which is agreeing to enact the amnesty law as a tool to reduce the past political conflicts. However, the part that still has different opinions is the amnesty law that will be issued, especially Section 112, which still has different opinions. He sees that the parliament is about to close its session and whether o r not it will be considered, he thinks that it will be in the next session. Therefore, during the time that the parliament is not in session, he believes that the political parties and the civil society groups that are moving will discuss and proceed with this matter. The principle is that we must not escalate any conflicts. Therefore, he thinks that maintaining the atmosphere so that during this time there are no conditions for any more conflicts, but if there is a discussion, which in the Pheu Thai Party, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has discussed that there will be a strategic committee and an executive committee and will discuss and reach a conclusion on whether or not this draft will be issued. Other parts should be the same. He believes that there will be internal discussions. When the time comes, it must be discussed in the parliament. It is the duty of the parliament to discuss. As for his stance on this issue, he has expressed his opinion many times. That is, he has the same stance and hopes that the existing conflict can use this time to discuss and exchange ideas. As for which issues the government must be careful not to ignite a mob, Mr. Nattawut said that he personally thinks that it must not increase the conditions of the conflict to any side. Therefore, it is a main issue that every government, not just this government, must adhere to. And it can be noticed that since the government of Mr. Settha until Prime Minister Paethongtarn, there has been no such stance. At present, the biggest issue of the government is trying to push policies or work to solve economic problems for the people. As for political conflict, it is not a small matter, not unimportant. But organizing the atmosphere and organizing a forum on this issue is sensitive. He thinks that it should be a matter for political parties and the parliament to discuss. Whoever has an opinion on any issue, it would be best to express it in an appropriate manner. Did you talk to Dr. Weng Tojirakarn, the leader of the NPU, after taking up the position of advisor to the Prime Minister? Mr. Nattawut said that he has not had the opportunity to sit down and talk to him officially in person, but he has reasons for his decision. He has a path to choose, and he is certain that his past and present identity has not changed. 'The way of thinking and the way of walking may change a bit according to the situation, but time will be the proof. Throughout the journey, when I was criticized by friends and brothers and sisters, I chose to be quiet and follow what I believed and follow the path I chose and let time explain everything,' said Mr. Nattawut. For the digital wallet project and the amendment of the constitution, which seem to be more difficult despite being the main campaign policies of the Pheu Thai Party, what policies will be used to win back votes in the next election? Mr. Nattawut said that the government is currently working hard and still has almost 3 years to work. The issues that are considered difficult may be easier to solve and the practical result is that the political work in the coalition government cannot move forward with any major steps because there are still issues that are different. Therefore, it is a matter for those involved to find a way to reach a common conclusion and move forward. As for himself, he thinks that when the Pheu Thai Party decides to be the one to form the government, all responsibilities for the people's problems must be fully fulfilled. Whether or not there will be clear results will be the people's decision. Reporters reported that after the interview, Mr. Nattawut went to pay respect to the picture of Mrs. Yuwadee Thanyasiri, a former senior reporter at Government House, who had passed away but still had a picture of Mrs. Yuwadee on the wall of the press office at Government House. Mr. Nattawut told of his experience when he held the position of deputy spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office, where Mrs. Yuwadee had trained him on press conferences and working in the gover nment. Reporters reported that earlier, Mr. Nattawut traveled to meet the media at the front of the second bird's nest, but while preparing to give an interview, it started to rain, so he went into the room. After the interview was over, Mr. Nattawut took an umbrella and walked out of the bird's nest, up to the Thai Khu Fah building. Source: Thai News Agency