Chulphand Amornwiwat, Labor Minister and For Thai party leader, held a party meeting at Parliament on May 14 at 9:45 AM to discuss the party's position on continuing constitutional reform efforts. He confirmed the party's commitment to pushing forward with reform based on the earlier public referendum, but emphasized the need to heed majority voices. Since constitutional amendments require a one-third Senate majority, all parties must reach consensus on a mutually acceptable draft. Chulphand acknowledged remaining obstacles to reform. "We need to discuss and present a draft that all sides can accept and genuinely support," he stated. "Our party must be realistic—we must acknowledge that at this moment, addressing citizens' cost of living concerns is the top priority."

At 9:15 a.m. on May 14, 2025, Pheu Thai party held a meeting at parliament led by Labor Minister Julapun Amorvivatpun as party chairman, with Manoporn Charoensri, an MP from Nakhon Phanom, as deputy chairman, and Prasert Chantruangtong, a party-list MP, as secretary-general. Julapun informed the meeting about the 400 billion baht emergency decree, noting that despite a constitutional court petition filed for interpretation, the decree's binding power has already taken effect. The House of Representatives understands that the parliamentary president has referred the matter to the constitutional court, making it the court's responsibility to rule on it. Whatever the court decides will return to parliament for approval by both chambers. This represents cooperation among coalition parties in addressing public concerns during the economic crisis, with voting requiring unity among members. Julapun stated that while the decree attempts to reallocate some budget portions, the amounts are limited, though there are mechanisms to review other budget sections. Given the current tight fiscal situation and urgent public hardship, immediate action is needed on cash handouts and welfare card top-ups. These matters must return to parliament for discussion, and he called for all members to participate in deliberations, raise questions, and offer constructive suggestions. If the government provides complete clarifications during the vote, coalition parties are ready to move forward with approving the decree. Julapun noted that the constitutional court is expected to take about two weeks to consider the matter before it returns to parliament. Manoporn stated that opposition parties filed a challenge to the 400 billion baht borrowing decree last week, now before the constitutional court for ruling. Historically, such rulings take about 20 days, after which the parliamentary president will place it on the agenda. Manoporn added that Pheu Thai has been allocated 40 minutes for debate, with six MPs registered to speak. The party will present arguments supporting the decree, emphasizing efficient budget use amid current economic conditions. The first 200 billion baht will provide relief to those affected by the economic downturn, while the remaining 200 billion baht will fund energy transition initiatives.

Urgent: Man Kills Mistress, Confesses to Wife via Phone Before Driving Body to Bang Bua Thong Motel, Then Surrenders to Police

At 10:10 AM on May 14, 2025, the Thai Red Cross received reports of a shocking incident when a murder suspect arrived with the victim's body. The man placed the deceased woman's body in a sedan and covered it with cloth.

The suspect then drove with the body and parked in front of Bang Bua Thong Police Station in Nonthaburi Province, where authorities are currently investigating.

Preliminary investigation indicates the suspect is a man who killed his mistress, a close acquaintance, before calling his wife to inform her that he would drive the mistress's body to the motel to surrender.

The exact cause and circumstances of this incident are still under investigation.

At 9:15 AM on May 14, 2025, Nattaphong Rueangpanyawut, list MP and Pheu Thai Party leader, made a statement after receiving his official appointment as opposition leader in parliament. He thanked all parliamentary members, administrators, staff, and media present at the ceremony.

As opposition leader, Nattaphong pledged to the public and media that he would fulfill his duties with a strong sense of parliamentary representation and serve as the people's advocate. He committed to providing recommendations and checks on the executive branch honestly, prioritizing the public interest.

He promised that independent agency recruitment committees would operate free from any external influence or interference. Nattaphong stated he would urgently establish a coordination committee for coalition opposition parties to complete parliament's composition.

He urged parliament and parliamentary members to accelerate the new constitution drafting process according to the public's intent, as expressed in the February 8, 2025 referendum.

When asked when the constitutional amendment draft would be submitted to parliament, Nattaphong said the government's fastest action would be demonstrating good faith. However, regarding laws overdue by 60 days, parliament itself—through Pheu Thai or other parties—would initiate the process and push for rapid submission.

He confirmed that at parliament's May 15 session, Pheu Thai would raise the constitutional amendment issue and question the government on other beneficial laws that remain unsubmitted despite being left from the previous parliament.

Regarding potential revisions to the new constitution draft, particularly the drafting committee formula and unclear sections, Nattaphong indicated discussions were ongoing but deferred further details.

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