Proposed Solution by People's Party: Temporary Administrative Government
In the midst of political turmoil following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the opposition People's Party has made it clear that they will only support an interim government under specific conditions.
The People's Party, a significant opposition force in Thailand, has expressed its readiness to vote for a new prime minister, but only if a temporary government is formed. This government, according to the party, must be interim, organise a general election within six months, and conduct a national referendum to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
Anutin Charnvirakul, a prominent figure in the People's Party, has confirmed he will meet with opposition leader Natthapong for their first formal discussion on Thursday. However, Charnvirakul has denied being proposed as a potential interim prime minister.
The People's Party's stance is not about power-sharing but about pushing for rapid, people-driven constitutional reform. The party believes that these democratic processes will help restore political normalcy in the country.
The primary goal of the proposed temporary government, as stated by the People's Party, is to rewrite the charter. This approach, they believe, could help resolve the diplomatic tension between Thailand and Cambodia.
Meanwhile, the acting prime minister, in the event of the current prime minister being formally removed, retains the constitutional authority to dissolve parliament. However, there is no information on whether the Bhumjaithai Party and the opposition parties have agreed on the formation of a temporary government or the dissolution of parliament.
The Bhumjaithai Party's stance on voting for Charnvirakul as prime minister without joining the government is yet to be confirmed. The party, along with other opposition parties, has explored multiple political scenarios to navigate the ongoing political crisis.
The People's Party also proposes that parliament be dissolved by the end of this year. This would mark a significant shift in Thailand's political landscape and could pave the way for a fresh start.
As the political situation in Thailand continues to evolve, the People's Party's conditions for supporting an interim government serve as a clear indication of their commitment to democratic reform and the people's will. The upcoming meeting between Charnvirakul and Natthapong promises to shed more light on the direction Thailand's politics may take in the coming months.
The People's Party has proposed that a temporary government, tasked with organizing a general election within six months and conducting a national referendum to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA), is the only avenue they would support for a new prime minister. Anutin Charnvirakul, a key member of the People's Party, has emphasized that their intentions are not for power-sharing but for rapid, democratic constitutional reform to restore political normalcy in the country, and potentially resolve diplomatic tensions with Cambodia.
