Opposition MPs on Wednesday voiced their displeasure after a joint sitting of parliament to consider charter amendment proposals to curb the power of senators in electing the prime minister failed again to make a quorum.
The charter amendment bid, proposed by opposition MPs led by Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew, would require the prime minister to be an elected MP and would abolish the Senate’s powers in selecting the premier.
Parliament president Chuan Leekpai was forced to order the meeting adjourned after only 307 MPs and senators were present. The number fell short of the 333 required to make up a quorum.
On Jan 25, a joint sitting on the charter amendment proposals also collapsed due to a lack of quorum.
The meeting, which was scheduled to start at 9am, was delayed for…
