Bangkok: "Wan Nor" believes the opposition is being careful before deciding to submit a censure motion. "Wan Nor" points out that if the Constitutional Court orders the Prime Minister to stop performing his duties, he cannot file a censure motion. He believes that the opposition is careful about who to debate.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the House of Representatives, mentioned the case where the Bhumjaithai Party is preparing to submit a request for a no-confidence motion under Section 151. This motion must be monitored by the Constitutional Court on July 1st to see if there will be an order for the Prime Minister to stop performing his duties, in the case that the Senate files a request to remove the Prime Minister. In matters of the Prime Minister stopping his duties, it is a matter for the independent organization, but the no-confidence motion is a matter for the House and the legislature.
Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor emphasized that if a no-confidence motion is submitted, it can be done at any time. Once submitted, the House is ready to examine the names and motions to ensure compliance with the Constitution and House regulations. If deemed complete, it will be sent to the government to set the date for the debate. Once the government is ready, there will be a meeting of the whips of all three parties: the opposition, the government, and the representatives of the Cabinet, to determine how many days the debate will last and how to divide the time, following usual procedures.
When asked if the Constitutional Court ordered the Prime Minister to remain on duty on July 1, would it be impossible to debate the Prime Minister, Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor stated that if the Court ordered the Prime Minister to stop performing his duties, he would not be able to submit a debate. However, it remains uncertain whether the opposition will submit a motion to debate only the Prime Minister or other ministers. The House will consider the motion according to the Constitution and regulations and proceed as usual.