The Kao Klai Party meeting tapped “Chaithawat” to be the new party leader, appointed “Pitha” as advisory chairman, led the team outside the parliament, confirmed a temporary military adjustment, waiting for “Pitha” to return. Sitting as party leader, preparing to talk with “Dr Ong” next week to find a conclusion on the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Extraordinary general meeting of the Forward Party An important agenda item is the selection of a new party executive committee. After Mr. Pitha Limcharoenrat Resigned as party leader on September 16th. The meeting resolved to elect a new party executive committee as follows:
1. Mr. Chaithawat Tulathon, party leader
2. Mr. Apichart Sirisunthon, party secretary.
3. Miss Nateepat Kulsetthasit, Party Treasurer
4. Mr. Nakornphong World Vision Party Member Registrar
5. Mr. Somchai Fangchonchit, Executive Director
6. Mr. Abhisit Promrit, Executive Committee Member
7. Mr. Benja Saengchan, Executive Committee Member
8. Mr. Suthep U-on, Executive Committee Member (Proportion of labor wing)
After that, the new party executive committee resolved to appoint an advisory group of three progressive party leaders, with Mr. Pitha Limjaroenrat as chairman, while the other two advisors consisted of Mr. Weerayuth Kanchuchat, the progressive party’s economic team. Klai and Mr. Decharat Sukkamnerd, Director of the Policy Center for the Future
The new party executive committee has appointed Mr. Phicharn. Chaopattanawong, Mr. Nattawut Buaprathum, Police Major General Supisan Phakdee Narunat, Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul are deputy party leaders. and appointed Mr. Surachet Praweenwongwut, Mr. Natcha Bunchaiinsawat and Mr. Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut is the deputy secretary-general of the party
There was also a resolution to adjust the party’s spokesperson division. Appointed Mr. Parit Watcharasindhu as the new party spokesperson, with two deputy spokespersons: Mr. Karunphon Tiensuwan and Ms. Phakamon Nun-anan.
Mr. Chaithawat said that it can be seen that there have been adjustments to the engine in many parts. Overall, it is considered a temporary military adjustment of the Progressive Party. Because of the legal necessity that made Mr. Pitha Prime Minister Candidate of the Forward Party Still unable to perform duties as Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives at this time.
Mr. Chaithawat said that he, as the new party leader Willing to step down from his position when Mr. Pitha is able to return to his duties as an MP in the House of Representatives again. Therefore, when it is a temporary adjustment of the forces in the party executive committee The general meeting mainly focused on alternating the internal roles of the former Party Executive Committee. There is the part of the executive committee of the party in charge of the northern region in place of Mr. Padipat Santipada, who has resigned to act as the first deputy chairman of the House of Representatives only. He himself, as the new party leader, will take up the position of leader of the opposition in the House. To drive together with the new party secretary
As for the appointment of the party leader’s advisory committee To drive proactive work and drive the policy change agenda together with fellow citizens outside the House, led by Mr. Pitha and two other advisers. In the House, he will take on his main mission as opposition leader, parallel to Mr. Pitha’s work outside the House. As the chairman and advisor to the party leader
Mr. Chaithawat said that when the Forward Party has decided that it will completely choose to hold the position of Leader of the Opposition, then Mr. Padipat’s future will be Who is currently the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives and an MP of the Progressive Party. The Party understands the limitations of the current constitution. This makes the party unable to have MPs who hold the positions of both opposition leader and deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. at the same time
After this within next week. The new party executive committee will discuss this matter with Mr. Padipat. To reach a conclusion on how to decide It will take time as quickly as possible.
While Mr. Pitha Congratulations to the party leader party secretary new party spokesperson He is pleased to fully support the work. Even if it only takes a temporary time But I think that the current context and situation of the country is important.
“I wish everyone to work hard and I will support them fully as well. and will use the time available to visit areas outside the House of Representatives as much as possible, whether in Thailand or meet with stakeholders from abroad Waiting for the time to return to the House of Representatives. and continue to be a representative for the people I want the people to have confidence in themselves and the party to move forward. Confirm that we still work together as a team. No matter the position changes, the intensity of the work content remains the same. I want everyone to be confident in the Forward Party,” Mr. Pitha said.
The party secretary stated that although it was a temporary military adjustment But the people are waiting for the work of the Kao Kao Party. Therefore, as the opposition, we need to organize our troops to be strong. Establish a strategy for being a proactive opposition figure. that works perfectly for the people The party has laid out a strategy of being a proactive opposition based on data that verifies the correct functioning of the government. Based on the participation of members and the House of Representatives, where all party MPs are responsible for issues from each ministry. Follow up on the government’s work intensively. It is believed that it will be a New Year’s gift to the people in becoming an opposition that can be relied on by the people. and confirm that you will do your best work
As for the first task of being the leader of the opposition, Mr. Chaithawat said that all opposition parties must be invited to discuss and set guidelines for working together in unity. Including immediate and necessary missions is to nominate and appoint an opposition whip For the president of the council has been officially appointed Ensure that work in the House of Representatives is completely coordinated. The name of Mr. Pakornwut will be proposed. Udompipatsakul He is the chairman and whip of the opposition. which is believed to be accepted by the opposition Because he has acted in coordination in the past But must wait for the official appointment
At the same time, Mr. Piyabut Saengkanokkul, leader of the Kao Party, announced an end to criticizing the Kao Kao Party. Mr. Chaithawat said that criticizing the Kao Kao Party is a right that everyone can do. and himself as a party leader I would like to invite everyone to help criticize and criticize if the party has gone far and still has flaws or mistakes. Let everyone express their opinions fully. Don’t worry. Because criticism and criticism will lead to improvements in work.
“Look at Mr. Piyabutr It is an important force in Thai politics that will create change in the future. Although unable to hold any political position can continue until the end of 10 years. We must try to have a discussion and want Mr. Piyabutr to use his potential to continue participating in political change,” Mr. Chaithawat said.
As for the new party executive committee There is no name for a new person to replace him. Except for the person who replaced Mr. Padipat. Is it considered a protection against the risk of the party being dissolved? Mr. Chaithawat said there was no risk. because it was seen that small adjustments should be made temporarily Due to the necessity of the law and the Constitution There will be another big adjustment in April. At the 2024 general meeting, because it will be 4 years of the party’s executive committee. which must go through a selection process in several steps Because this time I don’t want to have a name proposed at the meeting. and want members to participate as much as possible To make work more efficient
For traveling to see work in Singapore of Mr. Padipat Has the Progressive Party been inspected to ensure strictness and prudence? To prevent legal errors, Mr. Prit clarified this matter: Traveling for a study tour as Vice President of the Council Not related to the party Mr. Padipat invited many political parties to join as well. And Mr. Padipat promised that after the work tour was finished, he would come back and explain the details of all expenses. This is because the issued document stipulates the cost ceiling regulations regarding the regulations of the Ministry of Finance. As for the actual expenses, it doesn’t reach the numbers that were given out. I believe that Mr. Padipat will explain everything. This will be a good standard for study tours of government agencies. Every baht must be explained for the people to see. And the group intends to summarize the results of the study tour and an operational plan on how to bring the study tour materials to Parliament. To create value for the budget spent
When the media asked again whether Mr. Padipat’s work visit was assigned by the Speaker of the House or not, Mr. Prit said that every work of the Vice-President The item will be approved by the president of the council. Already.-Thai news agency
Source: Thai News Agency