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“Bhoomtham” sits as chairman of the budget committee, “Moving Forward”, relinquishes all positions.

Parliament, As expected! "Bhumitham" sits as chairman of the budget committee, while "Kaoklai" relinquishes all positions, "Sirikanya" is disappointed in the live broadcast. The reason the meeting objected was fear of being sued. Special meeting of the committee (Committee) to consider the draft bill (Act) for the fiscal year 2024 expenditures. First appointment to appoint various positions At the meeting, Mr. Thawee Suraban, Trang MP from the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP), was the temporary chairman of the meeting. The meeting resolved to appoint Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. He is the chairman of the committee. As for the 19 vice presidents, they are: 1. Mr. Kittirat Na Ranong, Vice Chairman of the Economic Committee, Pheu Thai Party (P.T.), 2. Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, 3. Mr. Chada Thaiset, Deputy Minister Ministry of Interior, 4. Mr. Waratep Rattanakorn, Director of the Palang Pracharat Party (PPC), 5. Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, Depu ty Minister of Transport, 6. Mr. Chakkraphong Saengmanee, Deputy Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 7. Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Secretary-General of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSC), 8. Mr. Sorawong Thianthong, Secretary-General of the PAD Party, 9. Mr. Boonlue Prasertsopha, Deputy Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party ( Ph.D.), 10. Mr. Thewan Liptapanlop, former party list MP. Chart Pattana Kla Party (CPK) 11. Mr. Pai Lik, Kamphaeng Phet MP, PPP Party, 12. Mr. Visan Techateerawat, former Chiang Rai MP, PAD Party, 13. Mr. Worawat Euapinyakul, Phrae MP, PAD Party, 14. Ms. Jiraporn Sinthuprai, deputy leader of PAD Party, 15. Mr. Anurak Jurimat, Roi Et MP, Chart Thai Pattana Party (Chat Wed.), 16. Mr. Sorawut Nueangjamnong, Secretary to the Minister of Transport, 17. Mr. Sombat Yasin, Mae Hong Son MP Democrat Party (Democrat Party), 18. Mr. Phithakdet Dechdecho, Nakhon Si Thammarat MP, Democrat Party and 19. Mr. Sukarno Matha, Yala MP, Prachachart Party (Democrat Party) While the 6 secretaries are 1. Mr. Phitsanu Hatthasongkroh, PAD Party, 2. Mr. Saran Timsuwan, Loei MP, PAD Party, 3. Ms. Chanok Chanthathong, Nong Khai MP, P Party. Lt., 4. Ms. Praphaporn Thongpaknam, Sukhothai MP, PAD Party, 5. Mr. Asphon Santraiphop, Sisaket MP, PAD Party, and 6. Ms. Kulwalee Nop. Amarabadi, Ratchaburi MP, RTA Party. Reporters reported that After Mr. Saran proposed the names of 7 committee spokespersons, with the names of Ms. Panida Mongkolsawat, Samut Prakan MP, and Mr. Natthaphon Towichakchaikul, Chiang Mai MP, Progressive Party (KKK). Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, MP for the party list, argued that neither Mr. Natthaphon nor Ms. Panida were nominated to be spokespersons for the KMUT. She asked for the names of both of them. name out This leaves only 5 committee spokespersons remaining, namely 1. Mr. Paradorn Prisanananthakul, Ang Thong MP, Phatthana Party, 2. Mr. Anusorn Iamsa-at, party list MP, Phatthana Party, 3. Ms. Khat. Tatiya Sawatdiphon, party list MP, PAD Party, 4. Mr. Worachot Sukonthakachorn, Phetchabun MP, PPP Party, and 5. Mr. Yunaidi Waba, Pattani MP, P Party But in the end, there was a proposal to add the remaining 2 spokesmen, bringing the total to 7 people, namely Mr. Satra Sripan, Songkhla MP, RTA Party, Mrs. Thiwanrat Ankinan, Phetchaburi MP, RTA Party. M. Reporters reported that It is worth noting that In every position, the Progressive Party did not propose a single position. Moreover, at the meeting, Mr. Phumtham informed the meeting that There will be a live broadcast of video and audio to the area in front of the meeting room. Explanator's lounge To be able to follow the meeting continuously Except during the time when the chairman deems it appropriate to be a secret meeting. But Ms. Sirikanya Requested that the video and audio be broadcast live to public channels. With reference to the Deputy Secretary-General of the House of Representatives That considers the live broadcast of the consideration of the draft bill around the year 2023, whether it is within the power of the President to allow the meeting to be broad cast live or not. However, there were some committee members who disagreed, such as Mr. Worawat Euapinyakul. This is because they are concerned that budget discussions sometimes involve outsiders. The law will only protect people speaking in the conference room if broadcast. It may cause problems until lawsuits are filed. While Mr. Anurak Jureimas stated that he personally saw that What the chairman proposed was sufficient because of the rules of the council meeting. It does not apply to committee meetings because the regulations have not yet been amended if they are broadcast live. Then there will be lawsuits, especially the officials of the House will be in trouble. Therefore, we ask that we do the same as every year for the peace of mind of all parties. Make Ms. Sirikanya Agree to consider as before. While Mrs. Monporn Charoensri suggested at the meeting that live broadcasts be prohibited from leaving the conference room as well. Source: Thai News Agency