Bangkok Post – Senate accuses govt of delaying tactics

The Senate has slammed the government for scheduling a general debate for the latter half of next month, saying it is a delaying tactic meant to avoid accountability.

The Senate informed the government of its intention to hold a general debate under Section 153 of the constitution, according to Senator Seree Suwanpanont, chairman of the Senate’s political development committee.

It came after 98 senators filed a motion last month for a general debate, without a vote, on the government’s performance. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the debate could be held sometime after March 20.

But he thought the debate should come sooner. A Senate representative discussed…