Bangkok: Sirikanya revealed that the position of the new leader of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) depends on clarity regarding the case of the 44 MPs. Currently, the legal team is requesting copies of the case documents to seek a stay of execution, which is expected to take time before the court accepts the lawsuit. She stated that the ideal candidate for Bangkok governor must be a leader who can envision a better Bangkok. She confirmed that they already have a candidate in mind, all of whom are well-known politicians within the party.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, deputy leader of the People's Party, revealed that the party's annual general meeting is held every April as required by law. She acknowledged that there has been a change in the position of party secretary-general because Mr. Sarayuth Jailak has resigned, necessitating a new election. Regarding the party leader position, she said they will await clarification on the court's ruling in the case involving the 44 MPs.
Currently, in the case of the 44 MPs, the legal team is in the process of requesting copies of the documents from the court, as there are over 1,000 pages, with each MP having three boxes of documents. This is to study the documents, draft the counter-arguments, and request a stay of execution from the court. It is expected that the court's decision on whether to accept the case will take some time, unless the court can review the documents quickly, in which case a decision might be made sooner. However, given the sheer volume of the documents, this is unlikely to happen quickly.
Meanwhile, Ms. Sirikanya also revealed the People's Party's candidate for Bangkok Governor, confirming that a candidate has already been selected. She disclosed the candidate's qualifications, stating that they possess leadership qualities and a vision for a better Bangkok, aligning with the party's Bangkok policies and aiming for practical implementation after the gubernatorial election. The individual is a well-known politician within the party.