Pheu Thai to get tough with MPs who skip debate

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Pheu Thai to get tough with MPs who skip debate
Praphan Jindalertudomdee
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai is keeping a tight leash on its MPs - with some given a warning of possible punishment - to ensure they don't skip the joint-House deliberation on charter amendment.

The warning was issued after only a small number of Pheu Thai MPs showed up on Saturday, leading to the lack of quorum. The party chief whip was threatened with removal from office if he failed to ensure enough MPs attended the all-important deliberation. Defaulting MPs will first be given a warning and if it is not heeded, they will not be supported in the next poll.

A Pheu Thai source, who asked not to be named, added that party-list MPs who are contenders for a Cabinet position but fail to attend the joint-House deliberations will not be considered.

Government chief whip Aumnuay Khlangpha said each government whip controls eight MPs and they're pushing to ensure no MPs will be absent. He said some MPs have other responsibilities and may have to travel back and forth between Parliament and their constituencies, adding that only six were missing on Saturday.

The chief whip said he's not sure if charter debate can be completed this week but said the meeting is scheduled from Monday to Wednesday.

Some appointed senators yesterday criticised Senate President Nikom Wairatpanij for being behind the decision not to hold a Senate session today so senators could join the joint-House session with MPs on the proposed constitutional amendment. Nikom was criticised as wanting to serve his own interests as part of the proposed charter amendment would allow him to seek the position of senator without resigning as president.

Appointed senator Paiboon Nititawan said he would like Nikom to bear in mind that 90 per cent of the population wanted the Senate to address other issues affecting their livelihoods and not charter amendment.

He also accused Nikom of acting as if the Senate was his fiefdom, adding that the proposed amendment of Article 5 (9) of the charter would allow Nikom to not have to resign before seeking a new term as Senate president. Kamoon Siddhisamarn, another appointed senator, said the Senate, including the Senate president, should be free from the influence of the House of Representatives and such a decision should be made in consultation with both bodies.

Prasarn Marukpitak, another appointed senator, said eight days and nights have been spent on the joint-House charter reform deliberation, although it will benefit no more than 3,000 politicians. The public had given no sign that the matter should be rushed and ramming it through is against the principle of transparency if not unconstitutional.

Appointed senator Somchai Swangkarn, said there are 160 issues waiting to be deliberated by the Senate and the Senate president should consider the interests of society and not act on his own whim.


-- The Nation 2013-09-10

[jackr]

Not much incentive when your own PM is never there really.

[Moruya]

Do as Yaowhapper says

Not as Yingluck does

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[Pimay1]

Defaulting MPs will first be given a warning and if it is not heeded, they will not be supported in the next poll.

The MP with the most defaults to date is Yingluck. I suppose she will be taken to task and made to follow the decree.

Edited September 10, 2013 by Pimay1

[NongKhaiKid]

I'd like to bet the real " Chief Whip " is a certain absentee PM's elder sister who not only looks as if she would know how to wield a whip but would enjoy it too.

[EvilDrSomkid]

I suppose [Yingluck] will be taken to task and made to follow the decree.

In your dreams.

[Sayonarax]

Maybe Princess Yingluck should set an example..

Pot calling the kettle black.

[Countryman]

OK form a line over there,those that did not attend,

and get a slap on the hand.

If Thai s (and other countries too) knew the cost of running

these country clubs (Parliaments) I am sure the people would

not be impressed ,to say the least,building a bigger parliament

building,I have never seen this one more than half full.

relax Countryman

[Bpuumike]

Lost in translation again?

MP's or PM's?

[Baerboxer]

Not much incentive when your own PM is never there really.

The current figurehead PM/DM is much too busy making speeches on how she defends democracy. Maybe pursuing a Noble Prize, and getting some good shopping time.

The "real" decision maker can't attend - little bit awkward until the whitewash is pushed through. Attendance at present risks some idiot arresting him. He can't risk serving the custodial sentence he ran away from, or face the more serious outstanding charges. Better to wait until they've all been made to go away. Then he'll always be in attendance - and the others won't really be necessary.

[Baerboxer]

Do as Yaowhapper says

Not as Yingluck does

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Correct. The "family" are above all rules and laws. They are for "little people" not the Shins.

[Gonzo the Face]

The Sins of the Shins.......

somebody give me some help here..... Is there now a Nobel Prize for Shopping ??????

[tomross46]

I thought the Shin Dynasty was from ancient China, Is this a reincarnation of an old Chinese ruling family?

[ggold]

Not much incentive when your own PM is never there really.

one wonders what the punishment might be!

[Pimay1]

Not much incentive when your own PM is never there really.

one wonders what the punishment might be!

Not being allowed to belly up to the trough.

[tonneke breda]

Will they get tough on the PM. for not being in most of the "house" sessions?? I doubt it.

[lee b]

well its right is it not?

[Moruya]

I thought the Shin Dynasty was from  ancient China, Is this a reincarnation of an old Chinese ruling family? 

What about Shin PADs?

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[Nickymaster]

Do as Yaowhapper says

Not as Yingluck does

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Correct. The "family" are above all rules and laws. They are for "little people" not the Shins.

Little people who are largely rewarded if the obey.

[Sunderland]

There should be a new iPad application/game called 'Where's Wally ... oops ... Yingluck?' for MPs to play during these long, boring debates they are being asked to attend.

[mrtoad]

I suppose [Yingluck] will be taken to task and made to follow the decree.

In your dreams.

What if they get a whip out and give her a damn good thrashing on her ass?

[ratcatcher]

I'd like to bet the real " Chief Whip " is a certain absentee PM's elder sister who not only looks as if she would know how to wield a whip but would enjoy it too.

Every time I see Chief Whip and Yaowappa in the same story, this comes to mind.

Apologies to any cruising mods.

[Ricardo]

The Sins of the Shins.......

somebody give me some help here..... Is there now a Nobel Prize for Shopping ??????

Sadly not even an Olympic-sport, or Thailand would surely have a strong contender, for a medal.

[EvilDrSomkid]

I suppose [Yingluck] will be taken to task and made to follow the decree.

In your dreams.

What if they get a whip out and give her a dam_n good thrashing on her ass?

And sell DVDs of it on Sukhumvit? Hmmmm...