Bangkok: Pheu Thai sharpens its knife, preparing to dissect the Bhumjaithai government, targeting two issues: government administration and ministerial qualifications. They fear that the Prasat Sai Fah (Thunder Castle) connections will create problems in the inspection and prosecution of various agencies.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chanin Rungthanakiat, deputy spokesperson for the Pheu Thai Party, stated regarding the new government led by the Bhumjaithai Party that the new government should perform its duties with honesty and integrity, prioritizing the interests of the people and the nation, rather than favoring crony interests or attempting to resolve legal issues facing the Bhumjaithai Party. He added that many are concerned about the cabinet list's apparent integrity, conflicts of interest, and connections to influential political figures. These ministers are not just the lightning rods of past criticism, but are now considered "Lightning Castle" ministers with connections that could create problems in the scrutiny and prosecution of various agencies.
Mr. Chanin also stated that the Pheu Thai Party has prepared its MPs to compile various information for the government's policy statement to Parliament. The statement is divided into two main groups: the Prime Minister's policy statement to Parliament, which will detail the administration of the country within four months, within the framework of the government's agreement with the Prachachon Party; and the constitutional framework, which will pave the way for the drafting of a complete constitution in conjunction with the next election.
Mr. Chanin further stated that the qualifications of each minister, their knowledge and capabilities, and conflicts of interest, including the Khao Kradong land encroachment case and the Senate collusion case, are crucial. Other ministers, who have been publicly accused of dishonesty and have been found guilty by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), were nevertheless appointed by the Prime Minister, who holds the orange elephant ticket from the People's Party. These ministers must be judged according to the same standards as those under which the Pheu Thai Party government has been scrutinized.
"The key issue that I believe will be a highlight of the debate in this parliamentary policy statement is the straightforward question of whether the Bhumjaithai Party's efforts, despite all odds and sacrifices, to become a minority government in just four months have any connection to the Senate collusion case and the Khao Kradong land dispute. These two crucial issues, if the justice system proceeds according to normal mechanisms, could lead to the downfall of some political parties," said Mr. Chanin.