NLA passed 49 bills since taking over

[Lite Beer]

NLA passed 49 bills since taking over
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly has passed 49 laws since it was set up after the May 22 coup, and most of them were bills waiting for deliberation by the House of Representatives before it was dissolved in December 2013.

NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said yesterday that Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha's government and the military's ruling National Council for Peace and Order had pushed for those bills because they were deemed beneficial for the public.

"Judging from people's reaction, the laws passed by the NLA will benefit people both directly and indirectly," Pornpetch said, adding that they included legislation that protect people's rights and freedoms and promoted sexual equality.

"In 2015, I think the government will propose new laws that are more consistent with its policies," the NLA president said.

There are dozens of other bills being deliberated on by the assembly, including an organic law on the prevention and suppression of corruption, Pornpetch said.

"I work with the government in setting the priority of the proposed laws. There is also a coordination committee working on this matter. The principle is that the laws must benefit people," Pornpetch said.

"The NLA, the government and the National Reform Council have held several discussions, and though we often disagree, we can overcome our disagreements via discussion and coordination. We always end up coming to conclusions that benefit the people and the country," he said.

The NLA president also said that he considered the meeting quorum an important issue, adding that a lack of quorum affects the legitimacy of laws passed at the meeting. He said he was very strict about NLA members asking to take leave from meetings.

"Not many members have asked for leave as they are required to have a good excuse for being absent," he said.

Pornpetch added that the NLA was considering four separate requests by relevant independent agencies in relation to the impeachment of political-office holders. The cases are those against former Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanij, former House Speaker Somsak Kiartsuranont, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and 38 former senators.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/NLA-passed-49-bills-since-taking-over-30251120.html

-- The Nation 2015-01-03

[rickirs]

It's somewhat bizarre that military Junta who abolished the Constitution and rules the nation by edicts takes so much pride in passing legislation for which there is no legal foundation other than of its own creation. And in the same breathe follows many of the same economic and social policies of the government that it overthrew. The Junta is like a gift that keeps on giving, like the smells of a garbage dump.

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It's somewhat bizarre that military Junta who abolished the Constitution and rules the nation by edicts takes so much pride in passing legislation for which there is no legal foundation other than of its own creation. And in the same breathe follows many of the same economic and social policies of the government that it overthrew. The Junta is like a gift that keeps on giving, like the smells of a garbage dump.

Or Herpes.

[smutcakes]

Anyone know what these 49 laws passed are?

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Anyone know what these 49 laws passed are?

No.

[djjamie]

Seems the big bad Junta that the bitter and twisted like to denounce are actually benefiting the people. This is no surprise as the economic narrative that the Junta cannot control show that as well.

What a refreshing change from the previous undemocratic regime (yes, yes yinglcuk was elected) that only ever passed bills that benefitted themselves.

Nice to see the voters who ironically are now inconsequential being treated better than they were when they were consequential.

Well done and the road to democracy is paved with good intentions.

[smutcakes]

Seems the big bad Junta that the bitter and twisted like to denounce are actually benefiting the people. This is no surprise as the economic narrative that the Junta cannot control show that as well.

What a refreshing change from the previous undemocratic regime (yes, yes yinglcuk was elected) that only ever passed bills that benefitted themselves.

Nice to see the voters who ironically are now inconsequential being treated better than they were when they were consequential.

Well done and the road to democracy is paved with good intentions.

You did read in the article that most of the bills passed were proposed by the Yingluck Govt, but were unable to be deliberated because the house was dissolved.

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Seems the big bad Junta that the bitter and twisted like to denounce are actually benefiting the people. This is no surprise as the economic narrative that the Junta cannot control show that as well.

What a refreshing change from the previous undemocratic regime (yes, yes yinglcuk was elected) that only ever passed bills that benefitted themselves.

Nice to see the voters who ironically are now inconsequential being treated better than they were when they were consequential.

Well done and the road to democracy is paved with good intentions.

You seem not to have taken on board the FACT that there has been NO experiential PROOF as to the betterment of Thais. Cite them.

The 'voters'(yeah ...) 'are now being treated better than they were consequential'. Bearing in mind there has been absolutely NO evidence of this other than daily 'Newspeak', please do cite evidence of this other than fear of further repression also. Before it's too late. Shill.

[rubl]

Seems the big bad Junta that the bitter and twisted like to denounce are actually benefiting the people. This is no surprise as the economic narrative that the Junta cannot control show that as well.

What a refreshing change from the previous undemocratic regime (yes, yes yinglcuk was elected) that only ever passed bills that benefitted themselves.

Nice to see the voters who ironically are now inconsequential being treated better than they were when they were consequential.

Well done and the road to democracy is paved with good intentions.

You did read in the article that most of the bills passed were proposed by the Yingluck Govt, but were unable to be deliberated because the house was dissolved.

Actually the OP states "were bills waiting for deliberation by the House of Representatives before it was dissolved in December 2013". Now if we care to check there was a period parliament had a break, then the censure debate and the very important blanket amnesty bill. We also had the very important 2.2 trillion Baht loan and the frequent Pheu Thai MP trips to consult their thinker.

I'm not saying bills were simply not deliberated because the Pheu Thai majority government did have more important things to do, but it would almost seem so.

[rubl]

It's somewhat bizarre that military Junta who abolished the Constitution and rules the nation by edicts takes so much pride in passing legislation for which there is no legal foundation other than of its own creation. And in the same breathe follows many of the same economic and social policies of the government that it overthrew. The Junta is like a gift that keeps on giving, like the smells of a garbage dump.

The Interim Constitution is legal however you may think about it.

As for economic and social policies, the OP mentions 'laws' only and doesn't even give details. You suggest you have details, so please share with us.

[RakIsaan]

It's somewhat bizarre that military Junta who abolished the Constitution and rules the nation by edicts takes so much pride in passing legislation for which there is no legal foundation other than of its own creation. And in the same breathe follows many of the same economic and social policies of the government that it overthrew. The Junta is like a gift that keeps on giving, like the smells of a garbage dump.

The Interim Constitution is legal however you may think about it.

As for economic and social policies, the OP mentions 'laws' only and doesn't even give details. You suggest you have details, so please share with us.

Legal? You mean there is a law in Thailand that allows a <deleted> of heavily armed people to overthrow the constitution? I did not khow that, but that changes everything then.

[rubl]

It's somewhat bizarre that military Junta who abolished the Constitution and rules the nation by edicts takes so much pride in passing legislation for which there is no legal foundation other than of its own creation. And in the same breathe follows many of the same economic and social policies of the government that it overthrew. The Junta is like a gift that keeps on giving, like the smells of a garbage dump.

The Interim Constitution is legal however you may think about it.

As for economic and social policies, the OP mentions 'laws' only and doesn't even give details. You suggest you have details, so please share with us.

Legal? You mean there is a law in Thailand that allows a <deleted> of heavily armed people to overthrow the constitution? I did not khow that, but that changes everything then.

Even the 49 bills the NLA has passed are legal. No need to believe me, but I wouldn't try to find out the hard way if I were you.