A long step forward – Pheu Thai agrees to step back and allow “Wan Nor” to sit as the chairman of the council.

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Lancaster Hotel, July 3rd – A step forward – Pheu Thai surrenders to "Wan Nor" to sit in the chair of the council, divide the vice presidents, hoping to push "Pitha" to sit in the prime minister smoothly. believes that it does not affect the relationship of the coalition party

Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat and Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, together with the leaders, jointly announced the results of the discussion on the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Mr. Phitha said that according to the 8 parties that jointly formed the government. Have a meeting to discuss the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives By assigning the Kao Klai Party and the Pheu Thai Party to negotiate an agreement, now both parties have agreed that will nominate Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, leader of the National Party President of the House of Representatives by members of the House of Representatives from the Kao Klai Party as the 1st Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Pheu Thai Party MPs as the 2nd Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, with all 8 MPs ready to support this agreement.

Mr. Phitha said that the person who will serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. ready to push forward the agenda of the Pheu Thai Party and the Far Away Party for efficiency

This is to create unity between the 8 parties in forming a government. Offer and support Mr. Phitha Lim Chareonrat to be the prime minister to the best of his ability By proceeding with the MOU that was signed together on May 22, 2023, confirming that they will join the push important laws that benefit the people

Mr. Pita is confident that this agreement on the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives is the starting point for working together to form a government to administer the country according to the intentions that the people have clearly expressed through the elections held today. On May 14, 2023 and confident that the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives tomorrow will be smooth.

As for approaching Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, Mr. Phitha said yesterday he sent Mr. Chaitawat Tulathon, the secretary of the Kao Klai Party, to talk to Mr. Wan Muhamad Nor. At home and today I have the opportunity to talk to Mr. Wan Nor and read the statement Could have been a better atmosphere and fully functional. And maintain the unity of the 8 ruling parties more. Mr. Wannor agrees and is ready to work with the 1st Vice President of the 2nd person, we mainly focus on principles.

As for Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor How to push for marriage equality law? Because he said that it was contrary to religious principles, Mr. Phitha said that he had already discussed the process of the parliament with other laws. But on the part of the Prachachart Party, it will reserve its resolutions or considerations. Or to deputy other people who can take care of any agenda. It is confident that Pheu Thai MPs will comply with the agreement between the two parties.

As for the position of Speaker of the Council, will it affect the Prime Minister or not? Mr. Pita said today is a good vision. Unity showed compromise in order to achieve the essential goal of sending him to the prime minister and forming a stable government. As for the ministerial quota, will it change or not? should be the next process That still needs to be negotiated and remains in accordance with the principle of the number of members of the House of Representatives of each party

When asked to reiterate that now the voice of MPs is not enough to vote for Prime Minister How to chorus the senators' voices, Mr. Phitha said that this moment was no different from what he had done before. At first there will be a wall, but still believe that it's time. If listening to the majority of senators, if adhering to the principles according to the year 2019 and this time they can combine 312 votes, if adhering to that principle there should be no problem. And it's not a personal matter, it's not about Mr. Phitha. or not Mr. Pita But it is a matter of norms and principles. If you take the people and the country as a set, believe that there should be no problem. And in the coalition government, confirming the nomination of Phitha as the only prime minister and he believed in the Pheu Thai Party Despite the proposed formula, this formula Which has many formulas, but to see the unified work like this, he trusts the Pheu Thai Party and the opinions of the people that have been expressed. It's likely to follow that.

Dr. Chon Nan Confident that Pheu Thai people will not nominate Pheu Thai MPs to compete for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and are confident that people from other parties will not be able to nominate Pheu Thai MPs to compete for the position of President, including the Prime Minister position.

Mr. Phumitham said he had discussed with Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor that if everything is smooth there must be a mediator come to help will be better learned But at first, Mr. Wannor don't wish to be and saw that if the talks could be completed by July 4, it would be the best thing, if OK, then come back and talk, which both sides saw that it could be a solution And think that it will be a solution that can move forward. because the important thing is not only in the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives But it is a handshake for the democratic government to go well in order for the people to meet the wishes of those who want to see change. Democratic parties can quickly form a government.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency