Bangkok: The Pheu Thai party has decided to accept the amnesty bill as amended by the Senate, as disclosed by Chulaphan Amornvivat, Minister of Labour and leader of the Pheu Thai Party. Chulaphan explained that the decision to accept the amendments was made following consultations, which revealed that forming a joint committee would pose greater risks.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan emphasized that the amendments made by the Senate would allow the Peacebuilding Act to be enacted swiftly, benefitting those eligible for amnesty. Discussions with Mr. Nattawut Saikua, who had previously chaired the committee that drafted the law, confirmed that the amendments would not impinge on anyone's rights, including those of minors who already have legal protections. As such, the Pheu Thai Party is inclined to support the Senate's modifications for the expedited implementation of the law.

Mr. Chulaphan further noted that establishing a joint committee of both houses could be precarious, given the potential for unpredictable outcomes. He highlighted that previous joint committees, composed equally of Members of Parliament and Senators, had often resulted in decisions aligning with the Senate's preferences, making it challenging to alter outcomes. Therefore, the party is committed to advancing the legislative process to ensure the law's benefits are realized promptly.

In a separate discussion, Mr. Chulaphan expressed satisfaction with the performance of Pheu Thai ministers, while urging them to enhance public relations if any deficiencies are identified. He refrained from evaluating their key performance indicators (KPIs), noting that they have only been in office for three months.

During a Cabinet meeting discussion with the Prime Minister, Mr. Chulaphan affirmed that while KPIs are consistently assessed, the focus was on overall performance rather than specific evaluations. He reiterated the importance of effective public communication, as emphasized by the Prime Minister, especially regarding initiatives beneficial to the public.

Mr. Chulaphan acknowledged the need for periodic reviews of ministerial performance but indicated that the current period of three months was insufficient for a comprehensive assessment. He assured that the accomplishments over this period would be compiled and communicated to the public, providing a clear vision of the agency's direction and objectives.