The Prime Minister revealed that he will ask about the progress of the decree giving opinions on the qualifications of ministers to present to the Cabinet today. Said he did not know "Thaksin" had applied for a royal pardon. Pointing out that it was a personal matter, he said that the collapse of parliament should not have happened. MPs must give importance While today in the Samut Songkhram area Talk with fishermen to solve the impact of IUU
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, traveled to the Pheu Thai Party at 8:30 a.m. and gave an interview on the progress. Regarding the examination of qualifications of prospective ministers After requesting an opinion from the Council of State, the Council of State has not yet given an opinion in response. But I understand that it should be today (Sept. 1) and I will try to speed it up within today. By calling to follow up with the Cabinet Secretary.
The Prime Minister also said that he did not focus only on Mr. Phichit Chuenban, the future Minister of the Prime Minister's Office. But I also look at other people. If the Office of the Council of State gives its opinion within today, it intends to bring the names The entire Cabinet will present it to His Majesty within today and yesterday through the Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries. expressed concern The matter of reducing costs with operators, both electricity and energy costs, which we give the utmost importance to. And it has already been explained that this is the most important matter.
As for the preparation of government policy The Prime Minister stated that at this time it is not yet completed and there is still a little bit left. Today there will be a discussion with the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, which is expected at 10:30 a.m. It will probably end well, nothing to worry about.
When asked about the collapse of the House of Representatives yesterday (31 August), the Prime Minister said that responsibility for the House of Representatives is important. At the meeting of Pheu Thai Party MPs next Tuesday, there will be a discussion on this matter. Because this shouldn't happen.
When asked if there was a live Q&A to the Prime Minister, would he personally answer the questions at the House of Representatives? The Prime Minister said You have to see if you have any important missions or not. But even though it is in the executive branch, it must also be responsible to the legislative branch. If it is a matter that lawmakers have concerns or concerns about, it is the duty of the Prime Minister to answer. Or there may be a need for related agencies to help as well. Because we must respect the parliament.
When asked if he had anything to say to General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who yesterday (31 August) had resigned from his position as Prime Minister, Mr. Settha said that on that day he went to meet General Prayut. At the palace he asked what he was going to do and understood that he liked to play golf. which suggested that I should travel abroad sometimes which General Prayut She said that her two daughters also traveled abroad and had fun. So he said that he would let his two daughters take him on a trip abroad. I wish that you can travel abroad and maintain good health. Play good golf.
When asked about the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra's request for forgiveness, former Prime Minister. Mr. Settha said I still don't know anything about it. and emphasized that Mr. Thaksin's matter is considered a personal matter. And Mr. Thaksin has already said that the political sector is not involved.
Then at 9:00 a.m. the Prime Minister left the Pheu Thai Party. Samut Songkhram Province Meet local fishing entrepreneurs at the Siripairot Ice Factory pier. Discuss the issues Impact of the IUU announcement and guidelines for resolving the suffering of fishermen
Source: Thai News Agency