Bangkok: The People's Party has reiterated its stance of non-interference in the government, emphasizing that it is not in a position to appoint ministers. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, addressed concerns regarding the qualifications of ministers in Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government. Rome clarified that the party's role does not extend to managing the government or dictating ministerial appointments.
According to Thai News Agency, Rome highlighted that several ministers who have been mentioned in recent news are former litigants of the Prachachon Party. Rome noted that while some critics, including the Minister of Justice, have raised concerns over these appointments, the People's Party maintains its position of non-management in government affairs. He stressed the importance of waiting for the policy statement to Parliament, which the party intends to debate thoroughly.
Rome reaffirmed that the People's Party is not the government and reiterated that it does not manage governmental decisions. He noted that candidates such as Mr. Chaikasem Nitisiri of the Pheu Thai Party have described themselves as 'puppets', while Mr. Anutin of the Bhumjaithai Party is open to proposals from the People's Party that could benefit the country. Rome also mentioned other potential candidates for prime minister, including General Prayut Chan-o-cha and Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, and acknowledged the political complexities currently facing the nation.
Despite these complexities, Rome assured that the People's Party is not dictating policies beyond those agreed upon and is not involved in the appointment of cabinet members. He emphasized the party's readiness to scrutinize government decisions as the opposition.
Rome addressed concerns that the People's Party's silence on ministerial candidates might be perceived as abdication, stating that the party's position has been voiced clearly. He acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the list of candidates but assured that the party's full participation will be evident when the policy statement is presented to Parliament.