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Senate prepares to investigate interests in the Gulf of Thailand

Parliament, "Khamnoon" prepares to investigate negotiations on sharing benefits from treasures under the Gulf of Thailand with Cambodia. According to the law, it is considered that it has not happened yet. Even if we keep it together Finally, it must pass through the House of Representatives. Mr. Khamnoon Sitthisaman, Member of the Senate (Senator), mentioned the general discussion according to Section 153 of the Constitution, saying that he is preparing to discuss the negotiation of sharing benefits from the 20 trillion baht treasure under the Gulf of Thailand with Cambodia. To point out what precautions there are. What are the dangers of the idea of ??negotiating separate benefit-sharing and boundary negotiations? How does it conflict with MOU 2001? What is the best alternative? He will take the time to clarify this matter. At least for the purpose of recording. Even though it won't be finished soon. But it will be information so that the government can listen to opinions from all sides. As for Ms. Pae T hongthan Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, will travel to Cambodia today, will it have any effect or not? Mr. Khamnoon said that fairness must be given to all parties. It is considered that negotiations have not yet begun. Negotiations will begin once the JTC committee is established. The Thai side came up. which currently has not been set Therefore, there has been no negotiation yet. The official meeting of leaders may or may not discuss this matter. 'But in legal practice it must be considered that negotiations have not yet taken place. Therefore, you shouldn't have to worry. In the end, it is not something that can be easily negotiated because when an agreement has to be made, it will be considered an agreement according to Section 187 of the Constitution and must be approved by the parliament. In practice, this matter is likely to be quite long,' Mr. Khamnoon said. Source: Thai News Agency