Bangkok:Parit Wacharasindhu, a list MP from the People's Party and chairman of the opposition coordinating committee, has urged the Cabinet to expedite the decision regarding the date for the no-confidence debate. He expressed a desire for the date to be finalized by November and is preparing to discuss the timeframe with the opposition. He emphasized that the key points of the debate will not be reduced.
According to Thai News Agency, Parit Wacharasindhu has been actively involved in discussions to determine the timing for the upcoming no-confidence debate under Article 151 of the Constitution. He mentioned that the Speaker of the House is willing to comply with the opposition's proposal to send an official letter to the Cabinet to inquire about possible dates for the debate during the current parliamentary session. Parit expressed hope for an expeditious response from the Cabinet to secure a suitable time slot within November.
Parit addressed the Prime Minister's suggestion of early December for the debate, stating that November should provide ample time. He acknowledged that certain dates, such as those coinciding with the APEC meeting and the ASEAN Summit, could be excluded, but still believed there would be enough time available. He proposed specific periods, such as November 7-11 or November 9-13, as potential options for the debate, noting the readiness of the opposition parties to proceed.
He also mentioned that the opposition parties plan to hold an informal joint meeting this week to allocate time for the debate, considering various scenarios. Parit hopes for a prompt resolution concerning the debate's timing, pending Cabinet clarification.
Parit was questioned about the potential need to reduce debate content if only four days were allocated by the government. He explained that while the debate was initially prepared for a five-day, 60-hour timeframe, adjustments would be necessary to fit within a shorter period. However, he stressed that the essential substance of the debate would remain intact, even if compromises or mutual understandings were reached regarding time allocation.
He further explained that after the debate concludes, each of the 18 ministers would be voted on separately by all 500 MPs. Therefore, the content and evidence presented must be sufficient for informed decision-making. Parit highlighted the opposition's dedication to managing the debate process effectively without compromising the quality of evidence to be presented.