Bangkok: Sukhum indicated that the "blue" government has stabilized, emphasizing that its stability is a key force in addressing the people's needs. He advised the opposition to quickly regroup after facing political turmoil.
According to Thai News Agency, Associate Professor Sukhum Nuansakul, former Rector of Ramkhamhaeng University, analyzed the political direction after the election, noting that the government side is beginning to see a clearer picture, while the opposition still needs time to compose itself and cope with the challenges that will arise in the initial period.
Associate Professor Sukhum stated that the Bhumjaithai Party, as the leading party in forming the government, is now considered to have "set itself up," both in terms of policy direction and the roles of the coalition partners. They have defined the framework for how the country will move forward and have clearly announced that they will primarily be responsible for security and economic affairs.
The current political climate presents challenges to the coalition parties, many of whom are fulfilling their assigned roles. While some parties remain politically conservative, overall the government is in an advantageous position due to the large number of coalition partners ready to work together.
"The votes received have given Bhumjaithai a high level of confidence, leading to swift actions. It's clear the party has already determined the direction of the country, even though the Election Commission hasn't yet certified all the MPs. Politically, they've already taken a significant step," Associate Professor Sukhum said.
What we will see tangible results this year is the implementation of security policies, especially border measures such as building defensive barriers or controlling border crossings. This is a key policy that has received a large number of votes from the public, so the government must expedite its implementation to meet the expectations of the voters.
Associate Professor Sukhum explained that the support base for the Bhumjaithai Party stems from the desire for "stability" in society, encompassing dimensions of safety, the economy, and government order. Therefore, pushing policies in these areas is not just a political matter, but a response to the feelings of the people reflected in the polling booths.
Conversely, opposition parties, particularly the People's Party, are facing more internal challenges than scrutinizing the government. Allegations of information operations (IO) and issues regarding the request for personal information have become new political problems, forcing the party to focus its efforts on resolving its own issues.
"Right now, the People's Party is reeling from a punch. They need to focus on adjusting their own strategy first, rather than thinking about how to fight the government."
However, Associate Professor Sukhum suggested that opposition parties should not dwell on internal problems for too long, because a crucial role in a democracy is to scrutinize the executive branch. While party issues should be resolved through due process, the opposition's functions must begin promptly.
'Internal party matters can be resolved, but scrutinizing the government must be prioritized and started now, because this is a crucial duty of the opposition,' Associate Professor Sukhum concluded, adding that if the opposition can refocus on its oversight role, it will bring the political system back into balance in the long run.