Rome criticizes AIPA representative selection process

MGR Online•Politics•33m ago

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Rangsiman Rome questions the transparency of the selection process for Thai representatives to the AIPA General Assembly.

•Rangsiman Rome criticized Akkaradech Wongphithakrot's claim that the absence of the opposition at the AIPA meeting does not damage Thailand.
•Rangsiman Rome demanded an explanation from Speaker Sophon regarding the lack of proposed resolutions by Thailand on cross-border issues at the 47th AIPA in the Philippines.
•Rangsiman Rome cited his previous experience at the 46th AIPA in Malaysia where he successfully opposed a Cambodian urgent agenda item.
•The People's Party is calling for a fair and transparent selection process for parliamentary representatives.

Overview

•Rangsiman Rome stated on November 14 that the issue is not about specific individuals but about a selection process that does not appropriately allow opposition participation.
•Akkaradech Wongphithakrot argued that the absence of Rangsiman Rome at the AIPA General Assembly does not cause damage because it is a 'Team Thailand' effort.
•Rangsiman Rome referenced the 46th AIPA in Malaysia where Rangsiman Rome, acting as an opposition representative, opposed a proposal from Cambodia regarding the Thai-Cambodian border.
•Rangsiman Rome questioned why Thailand did not propose resolutions at the 47th AIPA in the Philippines regarding scammers, human trafficking, PM 2.5 dust, or river contamination.
•Rangsiman Rome argued that the Speaker of the House must represent the entire parliament, not just the government side.
•Rangsiman Rome warned that political differences should not become a limitation for Thailand on the international stage.
•Rangsiman Rome urged Speaker Sophon to study the neutrality of former speakers or speakers from other countries.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome

"The government's monopoly domestically is not enough, or Speaker Sophon still sets rules to monopolize power in the House of Representatives, and now wants to monopolize Thailand's opportunities on the international stage."

ฝ่ายรัฐบาลกินรวบในประเทศยังไม่พอ หรือประธานโสภณ ยังวางกฎเกณฑ์ผูกขาดอำนาจในสภาผู้แทนราษฎร ไม่หนำใจ ยังจะกินรวบโอกาสของประเทศไทยในเวทีนานาชาติอีก

Key Entities

Person

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

A list MP and Deputy Leader of the People's Party.

Akkaradech Wongphithakrot(อัครเดช วงษ์พิทักษ์โรจน์)

An MP for Ratchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party.

Sophon(โสภณ)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which Rangsiman Rome belongs.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party to which Akkaradech Wongphithakrot belongs.

Place

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

The host country of the 46th AIPA meeting.

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

The host country of the 47th AIPA meeting.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

A country that proposed an urgent agenda item regarding the border with Thailand at the 46th AIPA.