Bangkok: "Chulaphan" is confident that the Entertainment Complex Act will not be infertile. "Chulaphan" reiterates that the Entertainment Complex Act draft is on the agenda, allowing the government whip to decide if it will be brought to the parliament for consideration. He is confident that it will not be infertile, and believes that the Prime Minister will have enough votes to form a new cabinet.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, provided information to the House of Representatives' Economic Development Committee about the draft bill concerning the operation of entertainment complexes. He stated that the decision on when the bill will be considered lies with the government whip, as it has already passed through the government's hands. Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, represents the government in this matter, emphasizing that the government whip will make the final decision. The government intends to utilize the additional time to further explain and discuss the bill with the public.
When questioned about the potential sterility of the draft law, Mr. Chulaphan confirmed that the draft had successfully passed the public hearing stage and is considered complete. Although he could not specify when it would be brought before the House, he reassured that the postponement indicates its presence on the agenda, ensuring future consideration. He expressed confidence that the draft law would successfully pass once it reaches the House for a vote.
Regarding concerns about securing sufficient votes from coalition parties, particularly with the Prachachat Party's disagreement, Mr. Chulaphan emphasized the need for confidence. He mentioned that Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra would proceed with forming a government, asserting that the coalition must secure a parliamentary majority to advance various laws. He stressed the importance of intra-coalition discussions to address differing opinions and expressed confidence that the coalition would secure more than half the votes needed to pass any law.