The Prime Minister did not answer questions from the media. The issue of readiness to act for another 10 months or not, as for “Uncle Pom”, confirms that he will not retire from politics. On the side of the cabinet meeting, knock on an extra day off on July 31, 2023, resulting in a holiday from July 28 to August 2, including a long holiday of 6 days.
Miss Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Cabinet resolution statement Approved as proposed by the Secretariat of the Cabinet to designate Monday, July 31, 2023, as an additional special holiday in 2023, in the case of an agency with a mission to provide public services. or there is a necessity or important government The head of that agency shall consider taking action as he deems appropriate. Without causing damage to the government and affecting public service for state enterprises financial institutions and the private sector for each state enterprise The Bank of Thailand and the Ministry of Labor consider the necessity and appropriateness of the above date. is a holiday in accordance with the relevant laws, as the case may be Causing a long public holiday from July 28 to August 2, 2023, for a total of 6 days
In addition, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense also agreed to cancel the weekly cabinet meeting. next week too
General Prayut Chan Ocha Prime Minister and Minister of Defense refuse to answer whether ready or not to maintain up to 10 months by just smiling and walked up to the command building attending a cabinet meeting
Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, said that after the Ombudsman resolved to send the Constitutional Court to interpret The knot cannot nominate a candidate for the Prime Minister repeatedly because it is a motion according to the resolution of the Joint Assembly Meeting on July 19, contrary to or inconsistent with the constitution. and asked the Constitutional Court to delay the election of the prime minister until the diagnosis is completed that Have to wait for the Constitutional Court to accept the petition for consideration or not. If accepted, there will be a period of time for consideration. If not accepted, the matter is over. which we should not overstep the process there
As for how he views the Ombudsman’s submission to the Constitutional Court, Mr. Thanakorn views that there are different opinions from many parties, including independent academics. Including former judges of the Constitutional Court, such as Mr. Charan Phakdithanakun, who said he could not submit to the Constitutional Court. But when the Ombudsman indicate that it can be filed must follow the process But the highlight is that Will the Constitutional Court accept the request? because if received after that, there will be a further process which the quorum must have a meeting to consider Not just for business
In addition, Mr. Thanakorn stated that there was concern that some party leaders came out to state that People can ask to wait 10 months, but will see that earlier after the election they will quickly form a government. When I couldn’t set it up, I said it’s better to wait another 10 months. I think it’s not done for the people. and the country, but truly, it is for oneself
However, today, General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister As the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPP), he left the meeting, but gave a phone interview about the news that he would not accept a position in the new government’s Cabinet (Cabinet), “I don’t know yet. Let’s see. ”
When asked if he will continue to be the leader of the PPP, taking care of the PPP, Gen. Prawit said, “It’s still there, will you close the 3-year switch?” Ready to state no. used to speak, announced his retirement from politics what to do next In forming the government, Gen. Prawit said, “Don’t tell, wait and see.”
As for the Democratic Party, Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce as Acting Leader of the Democratic Party Mentioning the general meeting of the party on August 6, it is believed that the party leader will be and a new party executive committee I don’t think it’s a problem. When asked about holding government poles Emphasizes that the party already has its own path. Regarding the performance of duties of the acting party executive committee while waiting for a new set
As for the proposal to postpone the Prime Minister’s vote Waiting for the Constitutional Court’s ruling, Mr Jurin said it all depends on the facts. But he believes that many parties would like to see a new government emerge as soon as possible. Which is now considered a matter of 8 parties joining together to form a government with 312 votes, ready to not criticize the case of waiting for the 10-month period to wait for the senator to expire, everything depends on when the 8 parties will be able to complete the process as said that the people have already elected As for the Democratic Party, there is no problem, we are doing our best, don’t worry, we are ready to do all our duties.
Source: Thai News Agency