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Opposition expects to grill govt in debate this month

The opposition expects a general debate to take place within weeks as it seeks at least 22 hours to grill the government.

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Wednesday the Pheu Thai Party and opposition leader Cholnan Srikaew wanted the debate to take place later this month.

However, Mr Chuan said he will also invite the chief government and opposition whips to discuss the matter and settle the date for the debate, which will be held without a vote.

Dr Cholnan said on Wednesday that parties in the opposition bloc agreed the general debate should be held in the third or fourth week, though it is up to the cabinet whether it will go along with that.

He said each party will gather information and have their speakers ready to grill the government.

“The time for the debate should…

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