Parliament in No Rush: Sophon Explains Why Opposition Bill to Establish Special Committee Not Yet Included, Awaiting Constitutional Court Ruling
Parliament is waiting for a Constitutional Court ruling on the opposition's petition before moving forward with establishing a special committee to oversee a 400-billion-baht loan decree, House Speaker Sophon Saram said.
House Speaker Sophon Saram addressed the opposition Democratic Party's urgent motion to establish a special committee to oversee the 400-billion-baht loan decree, stating that the matter is currently pending a Constitutional Court ruling on a petition filed by opposition parties. The court has a 60-day window to decide. "The legislature will consider action once the court sends back its ruling," Sophon said, noting that the administration has not yet used the funds and rushing the oversight process would be inappropriate timing. He emphasized that while expedited scrutiny of public spending is important, it must proceed at the right moment without obstruction. Sophon also mentioned that multiple political parties are expected to submit additional constitutional amendment drafts next week, with consideration likely in June.
