Srettha to answer senators’ questions after trip to Europe in March

“I would like to affirm that the government is not using delaying tactics and waiting for this Senate to complete its term first,” Phumtham said.

The current 250 senators, who were appointed by the 2014 coup makers, are scheduled to complete their five-year term on May 11 but will retain their seats as acting members of the upper House until new senators are appointed.

Phumtham said the government is not under pressure because of the debate, pointing out that it is not a no-confidence showdown.

Besides, he said, the government is willing to heed different views from senators and would be willing to clarify any doubts they may have.

He added the coalition whips proposed just one day for the debate because the government was not sure whether the senators would have enough content to speak for longer or not.

“I don’t want to set two or three days for the debate in advance…