In a political drama unfolding at the heart of Thailand, the ruling Pheu Thai Party admitted it must mend fences with coalition allies to forge ahead with its ambitious blueprint for rewriting the nation’s charter. This revelation came courtesy of PM’s right-hand man, Somkid Chueakong, during the poignant commemoration of the October 14, 1973, uprising on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue.

 

Somkid, flying the flag for Pheu Thai, underscored the party’s relentless pursuit of democracy while acknowledging the tricky business of dealing with coalition partners. It’s a political tightrope walk, especially when wrangling with referendum rules on the table.

 

“We admit there are some obstacles, and we’re trying to iron them out.”

 

The biggest fish to fry? The Senate’s push to reimpose the notorious double majority rule—a beefed-up requirement for any referendum success. This rule demands at least half of the eligible voters hit the polls, with more than half of them voting in favour of the result to stick.

In a showdown yesterday, October 14, the House delivered a resounding 348-0 smackdown to the Senate’s proposal, opting instead for a simpler majority rule. Next up, a joint House-Senate committee will dive into the drama to sort out the standoff.

 

Pheu Thai, along with the main opposition People’s Party, threw their weight behind the straightforward approach, warning of endless delays if the double majority rule isn’t scrapped. Meanwhile, the wildcard Bhumjaithai Party held back, refusing to join the Lower House pushback.

 

Party boss Anutin Charnvirakul, also a deputy PM and interior minister, played it diplomatically, insisting they’re listening to all sides but preaching caution, Bangkok Post reported.

 

Despite the political patchwork, Pheu Thai is betting on a referendum hitting the stage early next year as planned. Secretary-General Sorawong Thienthong has doubled down, vowing to deliver a referendum in early 2025, kicking off with the passage of the amended bill by parliament in the coming months.

 

By Bob Scott

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-15

 

 

 

What's the fist shaking all about?

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Senate’s push to reimpose the notorious double majority rule

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the House delivered a resounding 348-0 smackdown to the Senate’s proposal

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Bhumjaithai Party held back, refusing to join the Lower House pushback.

The farcical "Senate" is of course a result of corruption by the BJP. The junta's senate' has been replaced and is now 'Anutin's senate'. Can't exactly remember the numbers but something like 120 out of the 200 are BJP.

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a political drama unfolding at the heart of Thailand, the ruling Pheu Thai Party admitted it must mend fences with coalition allies to forge ahead with its ambitious blueprint for rewriting the nation’s charter.

Stab them in the back, then ask for their support... 

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

We admit there are some obstacles, and we’re trying to iron them out.”

Stamp them out more like.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pheu Thai Party admitted it must mend fences with coalition allies to forge ahead with its ambitious blueprint for rewriting the nation’s charter.

 

Pheu Thai wants to rewrite or amend the constitution ?

I hope that they do not succeed , if they are allowed to do that the outcome will only be good for them , not for anybody else ...

 

12 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

Pheu Thai wants to rewrite or amend the constitution ?

I hope that they do not succeed , if they are allowed to do that the outcome will only be good for them , not for anybody else ...

The present constitution is indefensible - written by the royal & military fascists to keep the royal & military fascists permanently in power (in practice if not in in name).

 

The problem is that - putting the current impossible situation aside - the Senate is right IN PRINCIPLE about how to change a Constitution. It should be hard to do, and only done with the double democratic majority the Senate is defending.

 

Wunnerful Thailand.

Phue Thai under the influence of Thaksin will make any deal with the devil  to promote any cash generating scheme  benifiting himself and his cronies.