Parliamentary meetings scheduled for Wednesday and Friday of this week will go ahead, despite 12 MPs and 13 parliamentary officials being infected with Covid-19. Thai PBS World reports that House Speaker, Chuan Leekpai, says the meetings will take place, as his advisor, Dr. Sukit Atthopakorn, has stated, “the House must be able to function”. Sukit added that additional preventative measures can be introduced in parliament, should the situation require it.
According to Sukit, 8 MPs from the Bhumjaithai Party have tested positive for Covid-19, as has an MP from the ruling Palang Pracharat Party. None are seriously ill although Chula has instructed both parties to ensure MPs, in particular those considered high risk, are taking proper precautions. According to Sukit, around half of parliamentary officials are currently working from home and both they and legislators have received 3…
