Pornphet” does not agree with amending the entire Constitution, casting the government as the main action, but the Senate aims to make comments on the amendment to the selection of independent organizations, emphasizing that the Senate will complete its 5-year term in May. . Can no longer perform duties according to the transitional role.
Mr. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate Talking about moving forward with amending the constitution, he said that this matter must be given. The MPs mainly consider this because the MPs have nothing against taking action, but the MPs also have some issues to propose for correction as well. which must mainly listen to the government If the government sees it, let it be like that. As for the form of amending the constitution, whether there will be members of the Constitutional Drafting Assembly (MPs) or not, that is up to the government. However, for the part of the Senate, it will propose to amend the composition of the selection of independent organizations to be clearly separated. As for the Senate, it is their duty to consider only the history of behavior and ethics of those who are selected. which is proposed to amend this issue In order to create stability between the MPs and the Senate, it is seen that the amendment of the constitution when it has been announced for a period of time Agree if there will be a correction. And personally, I always agree, that is, not editing the entire version.
As for the case where the government has a direction to amend the constitution by drafting a new entire version, Mr. Phonphet said that at this time he does not know. Anything that is urgently needed or considered absolutely necessary can be done in many ways.
As for setting up a committee to study the referendum There is no progress at this time. Could it be buying time to prepare the constitution or not? Mr. Phonphet said that in this matter he could not analyze it.
Mr. Phonphet also mentioned that in the case where the five-year term of senators will expire in May 2024, a new set of senators will come in and perform duties according to the main provisions of the constitution. There will be a selection of 200 people according to the main constitutional process, which is the duty of Election Commission that must do It is expected that it will take 2-3 months to consider. As for the powers and duties of the Senate under the transitional provisions, it is no longer possible.
The Senate president also said that after the term of office expires in May 2024, the resignation of the senator will not result in the list being promoted. Resign and then resign. There will be no additional senators, but the senators will carry out their duties according to the main role. The parliament is made up of MPs and senators. If the senators don’t do anything, it is considered that the composition of the parliament is missing. It will be a problem. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency