Bhumjaithai Party Backs Pheu Thai's Call for Open Debate on 2001 Thailand-Cambodia MoU

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The Bhumjaithai Party has thrown its support behind a proposal made by Pheu Thai list MP Noppadon Pattama to hold a parliamentary debate on the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia. This MoU pertains to the joint development in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Noppadon's proposal aims to prevent political unrest by encouraging open discussions among MPs and senators in the upcoming parliamentary session. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister, and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has endorsed the proposal, responding under Section 152 of the constitution. He highlighted that parliamentarians have the right to initiate such discussions, as long as they are grounded in facts and sincere intentions.

 

Anutin assured the public that the government under His Majesty the King would never give away national benefits or territory for financial gains, urging citizens not to worry. He expressed confidence that there would be no national concessions, citing historical precedence.

 

The debate's necessity remains uncertain, as Anutin suggested that the decision rests with the Parliament members, while affirming that the government is prepared to address any issues that may arise.

 

 

However, Chousak Sirinil, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, argued that such a debate might be unnecessary as the issue has been extensively discussed since its origin. He dismissed concerns about Sondhi Limthongkul, former leader of the now-defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), potentially organizing protests if the debate does not occur.

 

Deputy PM and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai acknowledged Noppadon’s suggestion as worthy of consideration but stressed the importance of consulting with coalition parties. He noted the ongoing development of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) between Thailand and Cambodia, which will handle negotiations according to various legal standards, including international maritime laws.

 

Phumtham reassured that Cambodia acknowledges Thailand’s control over Koh Kut island in Trat province, and he downplayed concerns about opposition pressure in Cambodia to claim the island. Efforts are underway to validate information and combat misinformation, promoting mutual understanding between the two nations. This initiative highlights the importance of factual accuracy in strengthening diplomatic ties.

 

-- 2024-12-02

 

 

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Good old Anutin.

Jumping on the publicity bandwagon.