House speaker warns Thai MPs against ‘cobra’ behaviour in Parliament

[snoop1130]

 

The President of the Parliament, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, who also carries the title of House Speaker, has issued a stark warning to Thai MPs against breaching the peoples’ trust by becoming “cobras,” within the parliamentary chambers.

 

Speaking to attendees of a seminar addressing the roles and obligations of MPs, Wan declared that true power belongs to citizens, who exercise their authority via their elected officials. He emphasised that elected representatives of the people should not make the mistake of viewing their constituents as mere holders of voting rights, which he said would be a misguided interpretation of the democratic principle.

 

According to Wan, MPs who frequently consult with the constituents they represent are rarely misguided in their legislative tasks.

 

This seminar marked the inaugural induction held on the lawmakers’ roles for MPs elected in the May 14 General Election.

 

Wan discussed the need for the elected MPs to maintain their focus and dedication to their parliamentary responsibilities. He noted that it was important for MPs to not lose interest in attending House meetings.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Photo via TPBS

 

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[Purdey]

Wise words

[billd766]

Oddly enough Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has been in 8 political parties since he became a politician.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wan_Muhamad_Noor_Matha

 

He was elected to the Thai House of Representatives in 1979 representing Yala Province and the Social Action Party until 1984.

 

Other political affiliations    

Social Action Party (until 1984)
Democrat Party (1985–1987)
Solidarity Party (1987–1992)
New Aspiration Party (1992–2000)
Thai Rak Thai Party (2001–2006)
People's Power Party (2007–2009)
Matubhum Party (2010–2018)

[dinsdale]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

breaching the peoples’ trust

This has been achieved already. 1 vote 1 person. Not in Thailand. 250 votes is all it takes.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Speaking to attendees of a seminar addressing the roles and obligations of MPs, Wan declared that true power belongs to citizens, who exercise their authority via their elected officials. He emphasised that elected representatives of the people should not make the mistake of viewing their constituents as mere holders of voting rights, which he said would be a misguided interpretation of the democratic principle.

The peoples vote counts for nothing as we can openly see.

Asking MP's not to be Cobras in parliament when full of snakes is a big ask.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, Purdey said:

Wise words

Spoken to deaf ears.

[spidermike007]

Maybe you should be lecturing the bought and paid for senators. They need a good tongue lashing. 

[klauskunkel]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Wan declared that true power belongs to citizens

Is that so?

[Burma Bill]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

by becoming “cobras,” within the parliamentary chambers.

Oh dear - not spitting ones I hope!!

 

[kimamey]

On 7/27/2023 at 8:04 PM, billd766 said:

Oddly enough Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has been in 8 political parties since he became a politician.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wan_Muhamad_Noor_Matha

 

He was elected to the Thai House of Representatives in 1979 representing Yala Province and the Social Action Party until 1984.

 

Other political affiliations    

Social Action Party (until 1984)
Democrat Party (1985–1987)
Solidarity Party (1987–1992)
New Aspiration Party (1992–2000)
Thai Rak Thai Party (2001–2006)
People's Power Party (2007–2009)
Matubhum Party (2010–2018)

That's all very interesting but what were the transfer fees?

[zzaa09]

12 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Maybe you should be lecturing the bought and paid for senators. They need a good tongue lashing. 

......or hung in the public square.