People's Party claims EC asks govt to stall budget debate
Phakamon from the People's Party alleges government MPs are intentionally dragging out the budget debate to block the Election Commission report.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- The People's Party reveals insider information claiming the EC asked the government to stall the budget debate.
- Government MPs are accused of intentionally prolonging speeches to avoid discussing the EC report before September 14.
- The opposition expresses readiness to extend the budget session to September 11 if necessary.
- The public is urged to closely monitor political motives aimed at shielding independent agencies.
The deliberation of the national budget bill in the House of Representatives has sparked fresh political tension. Phakamon Nunanan, a Member of Parliament, revealed information suggesting that ruling coalition MPs have been intentionally dragging out the debate process, causing sections that were originally estimated to take two hours to stretch to three or four hours due to the lack of early restrictions on speaker registration.
Phakamon raised critical questions about the true intentions behind the unusually prolonged discussions. She pointed out that according to the original schedule, September 10 was slated to address a motion regarding the southern border provinces, followed by the report from the Election Commission (EC). If the budget debate is deliberately stalled, it would effectively prevent the scheduled scrutiny of the EC report.
“I have been informed—whether true or not, and anyone is welcome to refute or present another side of the facts—that a message from the EC agency was sent asking to avoid any criticism or clashes against the EC until September 14, and that if the EC can be protected, certain discussions or demands might proceed smoothly.”
Phakamon Nunanan
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The scrutiny of the national budget is one of the most vital parliamentary mechanisms for holding the executive branch accountable. The opposition's exposure of tactical delays in budget debates reflects ongoing political maneuvering within parliament, often tied to hidden agendas or the protection of independent organization officials, which can ultimately impact public trust in governmental oversight.
Regarding the opposition's counter-strategy, Phakamon stated that if the goal is genuine budget deliberation, the opposition has no objections and is willing to proceed according to normal parliamentary agendas, even suggesting an extension to September 11 if the budget takes longer. However, any deliberate disruption to the September 10 agenda would clearly confirm hidden attempts to stall the budget in order to shield the EC.
When asked whether the 229 individuals might not face a vote, Phakamon admitted she does not know what the EC will decide, but stressed that the public should monitor these political intentions closely. If there is genuine transparency, the process should be allowed to proceed normally and let the public judge the outcome.
Source: Matichon Politics
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