Bangkok: The government's chief whip remains unworried about the opposition's attempts to stir controversy over the Senate collusion case, which could potentially lead to the dissolution of the Bhumjaithai Party. Confident in the government's stance, the chief whip is prepared for any challenges that may arise.
According to Thai News Agency, Koravee Prisnanantakul, MP for Ang Thong and chairman of the government coalition's coordinating committee, addressed the opposition's intention to submit a no-confidence motion when the parliamentary session opens in August. He acknowledged the opposition's right to scrutinize the government but expressed confidence that ministers have prepared responses for the issues expected to be raised, including the TH-AI Passport project and alleged corruption in local government exams.
Koravee emphasized that the local government exam cheating incidents occurred before the current administration assumed power and assured that they do not implicate the Prime Minister or the Bhumjaithai Party. He highlighted ongoing investigations led by the Minister of Digital Economy and Society and the Minister of Interior to address these matters.
On the subject of the Senate collusion case, Koravee dismissed worries about the potential dissolution of the Bhumjaithai Party, noting that the matter is already under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission. He welcomed the provision of evidence by whistleblowers to prove the party's innocence and expressed confidence in the party's integrity and the innocence of nine individuals accused in the Senate election.
Koravee also addressed rumors of internal rifts within the Bhumjaithai Party, asserting that the party remains united and that such reports are baseless. He reiterated that the opposition is merely fulfilling its duty of scrutiny and that the Election Commission is actively handling the case.
The Chief Government Whip also disclosed that the government is awaiting the Constitutional Court's full ruling on whether to convene an extraordinary parliamentary session to consider a 400 billion baht loan decree. He suggested that the proximity of the regular parliamentary session's opening might render an extraordinary session unnecessary, pending further discussions with the opposition once the court's ruling is received.