Bangkok: Pakornwut Udompipatsakul, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, expressed his lack of concern over the potential dissolution of the parliament, citing slim vote margins as a reason why such a situation won't persist for long. He emphasized that the Prachachon Party will not propose a candidate for the 2nd Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is gearing up to address the "Nong Mei" topic.
According to Thai News Agency, Pakornwut addressed the speculation regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's frequent appearances, suggesting it might be a strategy signaling an imminent dissolution of the House of Representatives. He reiterated the Prachachon Party's stance, stating the demand for elections has been ongoing since the loss of legitimacy of the current government, led by Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra. Pakornwut stressed the necessity of returning power to the people to choose their government, asserting the party's readiness for elections.
Pakornwut commented on the current political dynamics, noting that both the opposition and government parties might recognize the untenable nature of the government's position due to narrow support margins. He warned that prolonging the situation could lead to adverse national consequences.
Regarding the upcoming nomination for the second deputy speaker, Pakornwut confirmed that the opposition had agreed not to field a candidate. He highlighted Bhumjaithai Party's consistent stance as the opposition, with Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul resigning from the deputy speaker role. Pakornwut affirmed that no opposition party intends to nominate a candidate, and if only one individual is nominated, regulations permit bypassing a vote, provided the nominee presents their vision to parliament.
In anticipation of tomorrow's live Q and A session, Pakornwut mentioned efforts to coordinate with ministers, with the Prachachon Party leading the opposition. He identified the "Nong Mei" case as an urgent issue for the Minister of Defense to address.