“Bhoomtham” confirmed that the Pheu Thai Party does not plan to retake the chair of the House of Representatives. He praised “Wan Nor” for doing his job well, honorably, and treating all MPs well. Please don't imagine and answer the question “Dr. Chonnan-Suthin” after having their names on the list may be removed from the Cabinet.
On April 19, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Gave an interview at Airport 2, Wing 6, Don Mueang, Bangkok about the trend of changing the Speaker of the House of Representatives. By asking in return: Where did the news come from? Before going on to say that the Speaker of the House is chosen by every member of the House of Representatives. which has already been chosen And it must be decided by the House of Representatives, not political parties or the government that will decide. There is still no news regarding the Pheu Thai Party (PAT) regarding the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The reporter asked further. Will the Pheu Thai Party, as the leading government party, change the Speaker of the House of Representatives? Mr. Phumtham replied that there is nothing because of the past work of Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Chairman of the Council, performed his duties with honor and responsibilities, without any conflicts. and treat All MPs are very good. As for the question, can it be confirmed that the Pheu Thai Party will not take back the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives? Mr. Phumtham stated that the Pheu Thai Party was not the owner from the beginning. cannot be reclaimed which the House of Representatives will decide
When asked next Did Pheu Thai Party MPs talk at the meeting? If there is a change of the president of the council Then it will make the legislative and executive branches work more harmoniously. Mr. Phumtham said that it is said that it will help keep the House in order. It is the duty of every MP to perform their duties in unison and work together. Regarding changing the president of the council It is not the duty of MPs to think about change. It is not that we think of having to change the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Because he still performed his duties well.
While the Prime Minister's interview that he wanted to strengthen the work in the House of Representatives was interpreted as possibly changing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Phumtham revealed that the Prime Minister's meaning was to make the House of Representatives Strong on the part of the Pheu Thai Party All MPs must perform their duties well in the House. Internal organization To make the work of MPs can perform their duties. Can reflect the problems of the people and strengthen the legislative power It is not related to the change of the Speaker of the Council.
In terms of the news that Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health and Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Going to help with the council's work, Mr. Phumtham asked, “Are you going to change the minister?” When asked again whether there might be an adjustment to work in the House of Representatives or not, Mr. Phumtham said: “Suppose if there were, nothing would have happened. The meaning of working in the House of Representatives that the Prime Minister means is to give MPs attend the meeting in unison and propose laws. That's all. Please don't imagine. There isn't any.”
However, when asked about the issue of Dr. Chonnan and Mr. Suthin being viewed as serving in the council. did well during the opposition period If there really is a cabinet reshuffle (Cabinet), it must return to the House of Representatives. Mr. Phumtham replied that the strong performance of the House of Representatives There is no need to be the chairman of the council. or Vice President of the House of Representatives. There are many matters of work in the House of Representatives, including committees proposing laws. I would like everyone to feel comfortable that this matter does not come from the Pheu Thai Party.
“We have no intention of changing the Speaker of the House of Representatives because both of them were elected in the House of Representatives. He did his job well, was not biased and wanted this matter to end. Because the president of the council Have done your job well. What I want you to do is make laws for the people. Bring the problems of the people into greater reflection. and summarize more of the results of the commission. Please don't imagine. because it will create destruction or feeling too agitated.”
