Sen. “Direkrit” pointed out that the Election Commission should refer to the court The constitution interprets the qualities of “Pitha” clearly before voting for the prime minister. Contrary to the constitution Aiming to discuss and ask to postpone the meeting. If not postponed, it is expected that senators may use abstaining votes. and come back to vote next time
On July 10, 2023, Mr. Direkrit Jenkrongtham, Senator, mentioned the case that the Office of the Election Commission (EC) sent the Constitutional Court to investigate the status of Mr. Pita Limcharoenrat. far-reaching party leader And the party’s prime ministerial candidate that members of parliament have a duty to choose a qualified prime minister and not possessing prohibited characteristics under the Constitution
But the problem is, in the case of Mr. Phitha, is he qualified on the date of electing the Prime Minister or not? which the organization that will judge is the Constitutional Court In the past, there were people who filed complaints with the ECT, causing the ECT to act as the preliminary screener. Similar to investigators in criminal cases, so when the Election Commission accepts the matter then must check the evidence whether it is complete or not Then it must be sent to the Constitutional Court.
“I think it’s a matter of fairness. “Pitha” is right or wrong, will it be fully qualified or not? The Constitutional Court must quickly clarify. Otherwise, when parliament opens on July 13, there will likely be extensive debate. And Article 272 was put forward, which discussed the qualifications of the nominees. link to other sections leading to doubts as to what the settlement was. If you choose to go, will it be against the constitution or not?”
Mr. Direkrit He also gave an example of the criminal structure under Section 151, which was already known to be disqualifying but still running for election. likewise If parliamentarians already know that Mr. Pita lacks qualifications or has prohibited characteristics and still votes may be contrary to the constitution. and there will be criminal penalties as well
“This matter is important to the principle of deliberation on July 13, that is, the property of “Pitha” is the heart that members of parliament must consider. assembling a resolution for approval or disapproval.”
Mr. Direkrit therefore concluded that Relevant agencies should have to submit to the Constitutional Court as soon as possible. And when the court accepts the matter, there must be a relevant order urgently, for example, if being asked to have qualifications or prohibited characteristics in holding political positions Must there be an order to stop performing duties or not? Because when he cannot hold office as an MP, it will have a retrospective effect until election day.
Therefore, the court may have to stop performing duties first. Because in practice, if Mr. Pita wins, he can continue to perform his duty, but if he loses as a minister Including the position of Phitha’s MPs will be completely void.
When asked whether the filing of a judgment on Mr. Phitha’s qualifications affected the consideration of The senator who intends to support Mr. Phitha as Prime Minister or not, Mr. Direkrit said that he had declared his intention that will support the parliamentary system, that is, the majority of MPs have the duty to form the government Senators should support Including those who are proposed must be qualified. and has no prohibited characteristics
when asked whether it was necessary to postpone the vote for the prime minister Mr. Direkrit said that the prime minister’s voting agenda is a matter for the parliament, at 750 people, they will see that if they are elected, there will be no problems. can be operated But if someone sees that they are at risk of doing wrong can use the resolution of the parliament to postpone the agenda Which will have to wait on July 13
In this regard, personally may raise their hands to discuss at the meeting on such issues as well. But if on July 13, the Constitutional Court has not ordered Mr. Phitha to stop performing duties and there was no postponement of the agenda to vote for the Prime Minister Many senators may abstain from voting as a solution to postpone the agenda. and come back to vote next time.
