Parliament Speaker Sohphan Expects No-Confidence Debate Late This Month
Parliament Speaker Sohphan Sarum said the two party whips have not yet settled on the length of the upcoming no-confidence debate, but hopes it can be held later this month if there are no delays. He called for both government and opposition to follow parliamentary rules so the debate proceeds smoothly and avoids boring the public, advocating constructive rather than pointless discourse. Speaking in Buriram on October 15, 2069, Sohphan noted the motion had been cleared as a minor amendment and sent to the Cabinet for a start date.
Speaker Sohphan Sarum explained that the no-confidence motion had been approved as a slightly amended proposal and sent to the Cabinet for its response on when deliberations could begin. Once the Cabinet indicates a start date, he will convene meetings with the whips of both governing and opposition parties to determine how many days the debate will last, noting that rumors of three, four or five days are unfounded because no discussions have taken place yet. He emphasized a desire to hold the debate quickly so the government can focus on solving public problems, adding that if all goes smoothly it could occur at the end of the month. Sohphan said he feels no pressure, reminding listeners that parliamentary speeches are meant for the public and that credibility, not empty rhetoric, will be judged by the audience. He urged all sides to respect parliamentary regulations to ensure a smooth process that does not annoy the public, calling for constructive politics instead of meaningless quarrels.
