Tashkent: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has commended the government for its decision to postpone discussions on the Entertainment Venue Act draft to allow for additional public input.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wan Nor, who is currently attending the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent, emphasized the importance of this delay as a means to gather a wider range of opinions. He stated that if amendments to the draft are necessary, the draft must either be withdrawn or discussed at the committee level before proceeding.
The government requested this postponement to prioritize discussions on other pressing matters, such as the US tax measures affecting Thailand. Mr. Wan Nor highlighted that as a government of the people, it is crucial to listen to public voices. He clarified that if the draft law is included in the agenda, it cannot be amended unless it is first withdrawn. Alternatively, the draft can be submitted for a first reading in the House of Representatives, then adjusted at the committee level, and finally reconsidered in a second reading.