Kravee Reveals PM Instructs Ministers to Answer Parliamentary Questions; Opposition Asked to Notify in Advance; Constitutional Amendment Implementation Pending Suitable Timing
The Prime Minister has instructed all ministers to prioritize answering parliamentary questions on Thursdays, with the opposition requested to notify which ministers they'll question in advance. Constitutional amendments remain pending suit
At 2:00 PM on April 27, 2569 at Parliament, Kravee Parisnanantakul, Ang Thong MP from the Bhumjaithai Party and chairman of the House of Representatives coordination committee (opposition liaison), discussed the committee meeting agenda. Today marks the first opposition coordination meeting to prepare topics for Wednesday and Thursday parliamentary sessions. Wednesday's agenda will cover bills, while Thursday will address questions, general interpellations, and informational matters as regular parliamentary business.
When asked about discussions with the opposition regarding concerns over ministerial responses, Kravee expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and cabinet for prioritizing legislative work in parliament. He noted that the PM has emphasized to all ministers the importance of responding to questions on Thursday. All confirmed ministers will attend to answer questions. For spontaneous questions from the government, coordination will occur in advance, identifiable by Monday, ensuring the relevant ministers are scheduled to respond.
Regarding the opposition's two additional questions, Kravee requested cooperation, asking the opposition to notify the opposition liaison office in advance of which minister will be questioned, without necessarily disclosing the question content. During Tuesday's cabinet meeting, advance coordination will ensure proper responses. The government and cabinet confirm commitment to prioritizing question-and-answer sessions this parliamentary term.
When asked about draft law discussions in the opposition coordination meeting, Kravee stated the government will adhere to the constitutional timeline. Discussions are ongoing regarding the timeframe, with the government still awaiting law confirmation to schedule parliamentary submission within specific weeks, though no cabinet confirmation has been received for next week.
Regarding constitutional amendment, Kravee said details must be discussed between the government and parliament regarding the approach, timing, and urgency of amendments. Currently, the government appears focused on addressing cost-of-living issues, economic problems, energy, and Middle East conflicts.
When asked about concerns regarding the constitutional amendment given the public referendum requirement, Kravee assured there are no concerns, as the complete constitutional amendment has already passed public referendum, meaning regardless of speed, the matter must be presented to parliament for consideration. He noted that when appropriate timing arrives for amendments, the direction and procedural mechanisms for transitioning to a new constitution will become clear.
