Bangkok: "Rome" has taken a strong stance against the government's delay in addressing the Election Commission's report, accusing officials of using the situation in the three southern border provinces as a pretext to avoid the discussion. He defended the Senators who are seemingly ignorant of the matter and criticized the abrupt adjournment of the meeting without giving the issue due importance. Questioning the credibility of the Prime Minister, he expressed his commitment to the no-confidence debate and warned against interference with media reporting methods, which could lead to charges of media interference.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party, raised concerns about the political maneuvering in the House of Representatives meeting where the Election Commission's (EC) annual report was not addressed. He criticized the behavior of pretending to be confused and abandoning maturity for hidden political agendas, using the situation in the southern provinces as an excuse. He emphasized the need for genuine solutions rather than stalling tactics, especially regarding the Senate collusion case.
When questioned about potential accusations of collusion in the Senate elections, Mr. Rangsiman acknowledged the urgency presented by the government regarding the three southern border provinces. He noted that the lack of attendance at the meeting was a key indicator of the issue's importance. He criticized the delay tactics intended to prevent questions about the Senate, expressing a willingness to extend meeting hours to address the Election Commission report.
Mr. Rangsiman expressed concern about the delay extending beyond the scheduled Senate collusion case vote on September 14th. He speculated that the public might perceive the government's actions as fraudulent and emphasized the need for the Election Commission to conduct its duties honestly and fairly. He stressed the importance of resolving the matter immediately rather than stalling.
Addressing the possibility of repeating the events of the previous parliamentary session, Mr. Rangsiman highlighted the assassination attempt on Mr. Kamolsak Leewamae, a southern MP, as a significant issue. He urged the Prime Minister to ensure justice and pursue the perpetrators, questioning whether the southern MPs' actions were genuine or merely for show. He criticized the Anutin government for not adequately addressing the risks faced by southern MPs and for contributing to the unrest in the region.
Mr. Rangsiman questioned the Prime Minister's understanding of the budget for resolving the southern border conflict, challenging him to point out specific misunderstandings. He emphasized the need for discussions to be grounded in law and criticized the government's handling of the situation. He also raised concerns about possible collusion among senators in local government exams and questioned the involvement of key figures in the Local Administration Department.
In addressing personal conflicts within parliament, Mr. Rangsiman stressed the need for professionalism and straightforwardness in discussions and agreements. He criticized Ms. Mallika Chiraphanwanich, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, for her informal language and unprofessional conduct. He urged her to improve her behavior and maintain a professional working environment in parliament.
Mr. Rangsiman concluded by emphasizing the importance of professionalism in parliament, warning against allowing personal relationships to interfere with work. He expressed hope that the Deputy Speaker would improve her conduct and set a better example for others. He reiterated the need for consistent pronouns to prevent seniority gaps and corruption, calling for a separation between kinship and professional roles in parliament.