Stop pushing for hasty censorship decisions, urged Bhumjaithai party.
The People's Party seems hesitant to jump on Bhumjaithai's bandwagon, as they appear dead set on discussing the grounds for a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Petongtarn Shinawatra before they dive headfirst into things. After announcing their intention to whack Petongtarn with a no-confidence motion on Tuesday, Bhumjaithai swung into action due to a heated border dispute with Cambodia and a juicy, leaked confessional call between Petongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
However, the People's Party isn't ready to play along just yet. A party spokesperson, Parti Wacharasindhu, reveals that they're keen on talking turkey with the other parties involved to ascertain the reasons behind this sudden push for a no-confidence motion. Some analysts claim that the party may struggle to move the motion forward unless they manage to win over other parties, with some folks waiting for a cabinet reshuffle before getting involved.
To ensure that the powerful no-confidence mechanism, which can only be used once per parliamentary session, is employed judiciously, Bhumjaithai needs to get their ducks in a row. Otherwise, they might face some awkward questions about why they've kept certain information under wraps for so long and why they're suddenly eager to hold a censure debate.
Naturally, the government is urging the opposition parties to give the rulers some time to iron out their policies rather than jumping to conclusions. But the People's Party ain't having it, as they prefer to bide their time until the new cabinet reshuffle is confirmed. They're also hoping that Ms Petongtarn will take a moment to reflect on her less-than-stellar performance so far and perhaps remember why the people first trusted her to snag the top spot.
If Ms Petongtarn realizes she's lost the faith of the people, the People's Party suggests the most effective course of action would be for her to disband the House and return control of the country to the voters. Once the no-confidence motion is officially put forth, Petongtarn won't have the luxury of proroguing parliament, straitlaced minister Prasert Jantararuangtong notes.
As for Hun Sen's latest comment about a new Thai PM emerging within three months, Petongtarn kept her cool and opted to remain silent on the matter. Meh, who needs a comment when a cryptic smile works just as well?
Sources:
[1] Bangkok Post[2] Nation Thailand[3] Reuters[5] Politico
The People's Party seems to prioritize policy discussions and demanding a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Petongtarn Shinawatra, refraining from immediately joining Bhumjaithai in their political maneuvers. Amidst talk of a cabinet reshuffle, the People's Party may tactfully wait for opportunity to present itself, hoping for improved policies and a boost in public trust for the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, controversies surrounding politics, policy-and-legislation, and general-news still dominate the front-page headlines.
