PCPN Hosts 'Saksayam' Petition Draft, Unworried by Democrat Party's Move

MGR Online•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The People's Citizen Party (PCPN) is taking the lead in drafting a petition regarding the 'Kwanjai-Saksayam' shareholding issue, aiming to submit it to the Speaker of the House, while acknowledging potential collaboration with the Democrat Party.

•The People's Citizen Party (PCPN) is drafting a petition concerning allegations against Saksayam Chidchob and plans to submit it to the Speaker of the House.
•PCPN is unconcerned about the Democrat Party's involvement, stating that all opposition parties can fulfill their oversight roles.
•The party is deliberating on whether to co-sponsor a petition seeking constitutional interpretation of the government's loan decree due to potential public impact.
•A total of 140 signatures are required to submit the petition to the House Speaker.

Overview

•On May 6, at Parliament, Natthaphong Rueangpanowut, MP and leader of the People's Citizen Party, held a press conference.
•Natthaphong Rueangpanowut confirmed that the People's Citizen Party is hosting the drafting of a petition concerning the 'Saksayam' shareholding issue.
•The petition will be submitted to the Speaker of the House, requiring 140 signatures for submission.
•The petition is in response to the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) decision to dismiss a complaint regarding former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob allegedly using nominees to hold shares.
•The People's Citizen Party is in the process of gathering signatures, with some Democrat Party MPs reportedly willing to co-sign.
•Natthaphong Rueangpanowut stated that everyone in the opposition can perform their oversight duties without concern for the Democrat Party 'stealing the spotlight'.
•The party is carefully weighing whether to co-sponsor an interpretation of the government's loan decree due to concerns about potential negative impacts on the public.
•The deadline to submit the loan decree petition to the Constitutional Court is within 60 days, with concerns about public impact if it is not addressed in time.

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Key Quotes

Natthaphong Rueangpanowut

"Actually, we have been discussing this behind the scenes through the opposition whip mechanism all along."

จริงๆ เราก็มีการหารือกันข้างหลังผ่านกลไกวิปฝ่ายค้านมาโดยตลอดอยู่แล้ว

Natthaphong Rueangpanowut

"I think the NACC matter and the loan decree must be treated separately."

ตนคิดว่าทั้งเรื่อง ป.ป.ช.และ พ.ร.ก.กู้เงินก็ต้องแยกเรื่องกัน

Natthaphong Rueangpanowut

"In performing the duties of the opposition, everyone can act as a check."

การทำหน้าที่ของพรรคฝ่ายค้าน ทุกคนสามารถทำหน้าที่ตรวจสอบได้

Natthaphong Rueangpanowut

"Concerned about the impact on the public. On May 6, at Parliament."

หวั่นเกิดผลกระทบกับปชช. เมื่อวันที่ (6 พฤษภาคม) ที่รัฐสภา

Key Entities

Organization

People's Citizen Party (PCPN)(ปชน.)

A political party in Thailand that is currently drafting a petition regarding allegations against Saksayam Chidchob and considering co-sponsoring an interpretation of a government loan decree.

Democrat Party(ปชป.)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand that is also preparing to petition the NACC regarding the 'Saksayam' shareholding issue, potentially collaborating with the People's Citizen Party.

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️

The anti-corruption body in Thailand that previously dismissed a complaint regarding Saksayam Chidchob's shareholding.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรธน.)ℹ️

The court that would interpret the government's loan decree if the petition is submitted.

Person

Saksayam(ศักดิ์สยาม)

Former Minister of Transport in Thailand, who is the subject of a petition regarding alleged shareholding irregularities.

Natthaphong Rueangpanowut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Member of Parliament (list MP) and leader of the People's Citizen Party, who stated the party is hosting the drafting of a petition concerning Saksayam Chidchob and is deliberating on a loan decree interpretation.

Sirikanya Tansakul(น.ส.ศิริกัญญา ตันสกุล)

Member of Parliament (list MP) and Deputy leader of the People's Citizen Party, who previously commented on the government's loan decree.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body of Thailand where the petition concerning Saksayam Chidchob will be submitted.

Law

Government Loan Decree(พ.ร.ก.กู้เงิน)

A government decree related to borrowing funds that the People's Citizen Party is considering co-sponsoring for constitutional interpretation due to potential public impact.