Opposition May Debate Senate Freeze, But Must Present Evidence
Opposition may raise the Senate freeze in a no-confidence motion, but must present concrete evidence linking it to the current government rather than making vague political accusations, says a Democratic Party coalition coordinator.
Kraiwir Prishnanantakul, Democratic Party MP for Ang Thong and chairman of the government coalition coordination committee, said that while the opposition has the right to debate the Senate freeze issue in a no-confidence motion, any discussion must be clearly linked to the government and supported by concrete evidence rather than mere political allegations. He noted that although the freeze occurred before the current government took office, the incumbent administration must still address the problem, but the matter remains under review by the Election Commission, an independent body the government cannot interfere with.
"I believe if the opposition raises this issue, it is their right to do so, but they must present evidence and show how it relates to the government," Kraiwir said. "This is not a platform for vague accusations or political attacks. It requires substantive points linking to the prime minister or cabinet members, with facts not mere claims. If evidence exists, the government has a duty to clarify and respond clearly."
Regarding other topics the opposition plans to raise, Kraiwir said he agrees they should be fully investigated with evidence presented and questions answered. However, he emphasized that such scrutiny should be constructive and evidence-based, not a platform for floating charges. He stressed that the government welcomes accountability but that the most critical bills are those affecting ordinary citizens' costs—the government should focus on reducing public expenses and demonstrating tangible results for the people, not just responding to opposition questions.
