Parliament, July 10 – "Direkrit" pointed out that the Election Commission sent the matter to the court. The constitution interprets the qualities of "Pitha" before voting for the prime minister. It's better than voting and having to be voided later. If the Election Commission hasn't decided yet, it will ask for the council's resolution to postpone the term, expecting most senators to abstain from voting as a way to postpone the vote.

Mr. Direkrit Jenkrongtham, senator (Senator) mentioned the case that the Office of the Election Commission (EC) sent the Constitutional Court to verify Mr. Pita's status. Lim Chareonrat Candidate for the Prime Minister of the Progressive Party said that parliamentarians had a duty to choose a qualified prime minister and not under any constitutional prohibitions. But the problem is in the case of Mr. Phitha, is he qualified on the date of choosing the Prime Minister or not? which the organization that will judge is the Constitutional Court In the past, there were people who filed complaints. The Election Commission therefore acts as the preliminary screener. Similar to investigators in criminal cases, so when the Election Commission has received the matter Have to check if the evidence is complete or not and rushed to the Constitutional Court

“I see it as a matter of fairness. Mr. Phitha is right or wrong. will be fully qualified No prohibited characteristics or not. The Constitutional Court must quickly clarify. Because otherwise, at the opening of the National Assembly on July 13, there would be extensive debate and pointing out Article 272, which mentions the qualifications of the nominee in connection with other Articles, leading to doubts as to what the settlement was. If you choose to go, will it be against the constitution or not? The same applies to the criminal structure under section 151 that is known to be lacking in qualifications. but also running for election Similarly, if MPs already know that Mr. Pita is incompetent or have prohibited characteristics and still choose may be contrary to the constitution. which also has criminal penalties This matter is considered important to the principle of consideration on July 13. In conclusion, when Mr. Phitha's qualifications It is the heart that parliamentarians must consider when voting for approval or disapproval,” said Mr. Direkrit.

Mr. Direkrit said that the relevant agencies must file an application to the Constitutional Court as soon as possible. and when the Constitutional Court accepted the matter There must be a relevant order urgently, for example, if you are asked that you have the qualifications or prohibited characteristics in holding a city position, there must be an order to stop performing duties or not and how. Because when holding office as an MP, it will have a retrospective effect until election day, so the court's approach may have to stop performing duties first. because in practice If Mr. Phithachana can continue to perform his duties, but if he loses, he will be a minister, MP, or if elected as prime minister. will be totally void, therefore, to avoid damage The court should order to suspend his duties as in the case of Thanathorn. Juangroongruangkit Former leader of the Future Forward Party and Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha

When asked to repeat that Filing a judgment on Mr. Phitha's qualifications Will it affect the consideration of senators who intend to support Mr. Phitha as Prime Minister or not? Mr. Direkrit said that he had declared his intention to the public that he would uphold the parliamentary regime, that is, the majority of MPs had the duty to form a government. Senators should support Including the nominated person must be qualified and must not have any prohibited characteristics. But about 2 months ago, there was a complaint against Mr. Phitha. He therefore asked relevant agencies to expedite and provide justice to the accused. Because if Mr. Phitha is not qualified I couldn't choose. And if you choose to go, you risk causing problems in violation of the constitution. Therefore, there is no need to mention the third condition whether Mr. Pita will drive the country to achieve peace and order or not.

“The matter of voting does not only affect the consideration of the senators, but affects the consideration of both MPs and senators because Section 272 prohibits the selection of people who are unqualified or have prohibited characteristics. If you choose him despite already knowing that it lacks qualifications It would be a violation of the constitution itself. and must be punished for related matters This is a big deal and it is a legal mechanism that must be respected. Relevant organizations must clarify There is no dead condition, no lock condition. Just need to be clear, ”said Direkrit.

Is it necessary to postpone the vote for the Prime Minister? Mr. Direkrit said that the prime minister's voting agenda was a matter for the parliament, so it was 750 people who would see that if elected, there would be no problems that followed. But if some people see that they are at risk of doing wrong can use the resolution of the parliament to postpone the agenda Which will have to wait for July 13, and he may raise his hand to discuss this issue at the meeting as well. But if on that day The Constitutional Court has not ordered Mr. Phitha to stop performing his duties. and did not postpone the agenda to vote for the Prime Minister Many senators may use the method of abstaining. as a solution to the postponement of the agenda and come back to vote next time.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency