Bangkok: Sakoltee revealed that the Democrat Party is preparing to discuss the no-confidence motion against the government before the parliament opens on August 25th. It is anticipated that the party will focus on scrutinizing alleged collusion in the Senate, the Thai-AI Passport program, and the Ministry of Public Health. He emphasized that even if they don't have enough votes to overthrow the government, they will utilize the parliamentary forum to present information and let the public decide.
According to Thai News Agency, Sakoltee Phatthiyakul, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Democrat Party, disclosed that a significant party meeting is scheduled for August 25th. The meeting is expected to address the no-confidence debate, the drafting of the constitution, and other issues that the government plans to introduce in the next parliamentary session.
When queried about the issues the Democrat Party has prepared for the no-confidence debate, Mr. Sakoltee mentioned that Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, a list MP and party leader, is concentrating on the collusion in the Senate. Ms. Kardee Leowpairoj, a list MP and deputy party leader, is focusing on the TH-AI Passport issue. Mr. Sakoltee himself is investigating negligence in the Ministry of Public Health, including cannabis-related issues and cases such as "Father Tip" and "Dr. Promtip," assessing whether ministers have neglected their duties in addressing these issues and the longstanding problems within the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
When asked whether it was the appropriate time for a no-confidence debate against the government, Mr. Sakoltee acknowledged the presence of numerous issues indicating potential wrongdoing that the public can observe.
Regarding the possibility that the opposition's voice might not suffice to overthrow the government, Mr. Sakoltee conceded that it is challenging for the opposition to succeed through the no-confidence debate. Nonetheless, it offers a platform to highlight and disclose information for the public to evaluate. He noted that sometimes the opposition might win the vote but lose public confidence, which hinges on the credibility and significance of the information presented.