Category: Politics

BANGKOK, July 17 (TNA) – The meeting of the eight prospective coalition parties, originally scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled to today.

The reason given for the change is that the original date coincided with the tripartite meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, chaired by House Speaker Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.

The meeting venue for today has not been disclosed yet, as the leading Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai party need to finish discussion on the nomination of a prime minister candidate before the eight-party meeting.

In this regard, a negotiation has been progressing well, confirming that the MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat will be renominated in the second round of the parliamentary voting for the new prime minister on July 19.

If Mr. Pita does not secure enough support from both houses this time, the Pheu Thai Party may take the lead in forming the government. The remaining small parties have expressed their satisfaction as long as the coalition of the 8 parties remains intact. (TNA)

Source: Thai News Agency

South Korea’s finance minister left for India on Sunday to take part in a Group of 20 (G20) meeting of finance ministers and central bank chiefs this week, his office said.

Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho will attend the two-day G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting scheduled to kick off in Gandhinagar, western India, on Monday, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The event is aimed at preparing for the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to be held in India in September.

During his trip, Choo plans to emphasize the importance of price stability and the recovery of the supply chain amid the global economic uncertainties, the finance ministry said.

He will also discuss strategies for reforming multilateral development banks and tackling the debt issues faced by developing nations with other participants.

On the margins of the event, Choo plans to hold a bilateral meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga and Odile Renaud-Basso, who heads the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to exchange opinions on global challenges.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

BANGKOK, July 16 – A spokesman for the Democratic Party revealed that the party will hold the 2nd extraordinary general meeting of the year 2023 on Sunday, July 23, to elect a new party executive committee.

Democrat Party spokesman Rames Ratanachaweng said the party will hold the 2nd extraordinary general meeting of the year 2023 on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. at the Grand Ballroom, the Miracle Hotel. Grand Laksi District, Bangkok, with an important agenda. which has been postponed is Election of a new party executive committee and the party’s nomination committee for members of the House of Representatives

Mr. Rames further said that The total quorum of the General Assembly was set for a quorum of 19 groups according to the Party’s Articles of Association. The number is expected to be greater than the previous meeting. because there was a quorum that was not present at the last meeting interested in attending this meeting because he saw that it was an important meeting to participate in setting the direction of the party And it is considered to be a joint history in the selection of the 9th Democratic Party leader. The quorum will hear the vision of the party leader candidate for 7 minutes each, along with participating in the election of 11 new party executive committees, totaling 41 people. Until the election of the candidate nomination committee as a member of the House of Representatives of the party as well

“Democrat Party Considered a political party that is a political institution. It has long stability and is entering its 78th year. Including having the honorable posture Chairman of the meeting committee Confirmed that the opportunity is open to everyone who is a qualified party member under the Organic Act on Political Parties. and have all qualifications according to the party’s regulations to compete fairly Meeting arrangements are fully prepared. and invites party members to take part in observing the meeting, ”said Rames.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, July 16 – Postpone the meeting of 8 joint parties to tomorrow (July 17) before voting for the second round of prime minister on Wednesday due to Tuesday clashing with a three-party meeting. and party meeting On the side of the small party, the green light, if “Phuea Thai” is the leader, will form a government.

Reporters reported that 8 parties joined together to form a government. Postpone the meeting of the party leaders. Originally scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 18, it has been postponed to tomorrow (July 17) because it was originally scheduled to coincide with a 3-party meeting with Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, Speaker of the National Assembly. Chaired the meeting. In addition, many parties also scheduled a party meeting on Tuesday. before the parliamentary meeting.

There is no set date for tomorrow’s meeting. because they still have to wait for the leaders of the Kaow Klai Party and Pheu Thai Party Discussions on the nomination of the prime minister finished today. determined and notified to the remaining 6 coalition parties Expected to come to a conclusion no later than this evening.

the atmosphere of the discussion Reporters reported that sources in the 8 coalition parties indicated that it was going in a good direction. Confirmed that Mr. Phitha would be nominated Lim Chareonrat The leader of the far-reaching party and the prime ministerial candidate on July 19, of course. And if it still doesn’t pass, the Pheu Thai Party may be the leader of the establishment. The rest of the smaller parties were not impressed. But only the 8 joint parties are not divided anywhere.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, July 16 – “Sen. W. Chalao” reiterated that he still voted for “Pita” as before, worried about 2 factors blocking the nomination for the second round. But did not want to vote to amend Section 272 because he had to do the job of pushing the education bill to completion, asking for patience for another 10 months.

Mr. Chalao Phuang, a senator, one of 13 senators who voted in support of Mr. Pita. Lim Chareonrat far-reaching party leader as Prime Minister on July 13, the past mentions the second round of Prime Minister voting that will take place on July 19, if Mr. Phitha Still nominated for the Prime Minister’s vote in the second round, he was ready to support Mr. Phitha as before, but worried that Mr. Phitha might still be nominated in this round or not. because there is a problem that must be debated Rule of Parliament, Article 41, which does not allow the motion to be dismissed. Can come back to offer again Including having to wait and see the Constitutional Court meeting on July 19, there will be a decision to order Mr. Pita to temporarily stop performing his duties. on that day or not which may cause Mr. Phitha’s name to not be voted in the second round

As for nominating another person to vote for the Prime Minister The second round instead of Mr. Phitha, Mr. Chalao said that he had not yet decided. Must ask to see who’s name is first, however, if it’s the case of the former government coalition party Will nominate others to vote to fight to become a minority government probably won’t vote for support Because if you get a minority government, you can’t manage it. The country cannot go on

Mr. Chalao also mentioned the case of the Kao Klai Party proposing a draft amendment to the constitution, repealing Article 272 that, although in the past, he had voted for Mr. Phitha to be prime minister. but may not be able to vote in agreement with the draft of Section 272 because he is currently doing the duty of coordinating and pushing the draft The National Education Act is This is a national reform law and an important law that must be pushed in the House of Assembly. can’t let it linger Because education personnel have placed their hopes on the development of the education system in this bill, he is a professional senator elected by people in the education industry to drive the development of education can’t escape the problem considered not responsible for the work

However, this set of senators has 10 months left and will retire in May 2024, so please wait a little longer. and he is not afraid of the tour down If you vote against the closure of the switch, the senators are now being hit hard by the tour. From voting to support Mr. Phitha as Prime Minister was attacked by the other side’s cheerleaders .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

July 16- Next week’s direction before voting for the Prime Minister Round 2 on July 19, this analysis with Dr. Olarn Thinbangteo, lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Burapha University.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, his office said Saturday.

The visit comes at the end of a two-leg trip that earlier took him to Lithuania for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit and then to Poland for an official visit.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, his office said Saturday.

Yoon and first lady Kim Keon Hee arrived in Ukraine earlier in the day from Poland, according to senior presidential secretary for press affairs Kim Eun-hye.

Yoon visited the site of mass killings in Bucha, near Kyiv, before visiting Irpin, a civilian residential area that has been subject to large-scale missile attacks.

He plans to lay a wreath at a war monument before holding a summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The visit comes at the end of a two-leg trip that earlier took him to Lithuania for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit and then to Poland for an official visit.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

South Korea’s Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup met with a visiting top U.S. general in Seoul on Saturday to discuss the bilateral alliance and security on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, his office said.

His talks with U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley came as Seoul and Washington mark the 70th anniversary of their alliance this year, amid tensions caused by Pyongyang’s provocative acts, like an intercontinental ballistic missile launch earlier this week.

Lee expressed his appreciation to Milley, noting he contributed to the joint efforts to reinforce the two countries’ combined exercises in the process of the bilateral partnership evolving into an “alliance in action that marches toward the future,” according to the ministry.

The minister also stressed the importance of strengthening a combined defense posture by establishing a foundation for America’s extended deterrence, under which the allies work together to deter and respond to North Korea’s advancing nuclear and missile threats.

Extended deterrence refers to the U.S.’ commitment to using the full range of its military capabilities, including nuclear, to defend its ally.

Milley, who is set to retire in September, portrayed the alliance as the “most capable” one in history, saying military cooperation between the two countries is stronger than ever, the ministry said.

He also underscored the importance of the alliance demonstrating its robust capabilities, posture and will to respond to North Korean threats.

Later in the day, Milley and his South Korean counterpart, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum, visited the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul to pay their respects at a monument memorializing troops who made sacrifices in the 1950-53 Korean War.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

“Chaitawat” confirms, nominates “Pitha” to vote for the prime minister in the second round, saying it is his duty. “Going further – Pheu Thai”, holding hands firmly Protecting the minority government, pointing out that amending Article 272 may be a way out for senators to feel at ease.

Chaitawat Tulathon, secretary-general of the Kao Klai Party Referring to the results of the joint discussions between the Kao Klai Party and the Pheu Thai Party yesterday (July 14), that the Kao Klai Party has confirmed that it will nominate Mr. Phitha. Lim Chareonrat far-reaching party leader Again at the council meeting on July 19, which the Pheu Thai Party will discuss. Yesterday’s discussion included many topics, such as finding ways to prevent Because there is news that Sen. Some people have tried to propose an interpretation of the parliamentary rules of procedure. that the nomination for the Prime Minister’s candidate Will it be able to repeat? Which has the same opinion that Those regulations cannot be interpreted. because the regulations are intended for general motions only But the choice of the prime minister is a specific case. which is stipulated by the constitution that if the prime ministerial candidate cannot be nominated repeatedly, it may cause problems in the future Or with the news that there will be a candidate for the Prime Minister From minority voices to competition They also discussed campaigning for more support.

When asked if there is a news flow that on July 19 there will be a nomination for General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharat Party To compete with Mr. Phitha, Mr. Chaitawat admitted that this case was also discussed. which is the mission of all 8 parties, especially the far-reaching party and Pheu Thai Party to hold hands tightly to prevent the formation of a minority government Next week, an eight-party coalition meeting will be held on the morning of July 18 to coordinate. and talk and exchange

When asked if If the Constitutional Court accepts the petition Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) next week. Will it affect the Prime Minister’s vote or not? Mr. Chaitawat said he did not discuss such matters. We already understand that This matter is not related. Like in the year 2019, Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit Former leader of the Future Forward Party Was ordered by the Constitutional Court to stop performing duties But still can nominate and vote in the council as usual confirm that this is not related whoever the allegation We must hold the presumption that they are innocent. until the final verdict

As for the case of the Kao Klai Party submitting a draft amendment to Article 272 of the constitution to turn off the switch, senator Chaitawat stated that the Pheu Thai Party had not objected. Because in the past, this has been pushed many times. As for the duration, will it catch up or not? Because it may take more than 4 months to complete the revision of Section 272, Mr. Chaitawat said it was not that much. but must understand that It’s an optional offer. Parallel to the process of voting for the prime minister. because I don’t know How many more times do I have to choose a prime minister? If I vote 3-4 times, it’s already been a month. therefore proposed a solution that If the senator himself does not wish to exercise the right or wishes to abstain from voting or will not attend the meeting This kind of case would lead to a political dead end. and if the meeting can be arranged quickly which is regarded as the power of the Speaker of the Council if it passes term 1, if it is in a hurry It will take only 3-4 weeks to complete.

When asked about agenda 1, the vote of the senator must be used. 84 votes Mr. Chaitawat said that in the past there were more than 60 senators who had voted to turn off the switch and more than 10 senators voted for Mr. Phitha or some people who did not attend. meet or intended not to use the right to use the sound This way may be the way that senators are comfortable with. without having to vote against ideas At the same time, it does not hinder the election results. Which I personally believe is another way out. And it’s another political alternative that can be done in parallel.

When asked if The negotiating team, in addition to asking for the voice of the senator to vote for Mr. Pita As the prime minister, he also proposed that the senators vote to amend the draft constitution, section 272 or not. Mr. Chaitawat replied that he could negotiate in parallel.

As for the case of Pol Gen Serupisut Temeeyawet, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, specifying conditions, ready to join the government with all parties. Except Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, will it be a signal to break the line of 8 joint parties to form a government or not? and assess the situation periodically. There may be new offers coming in. In order to actually establish a government, reiterate that every proposal and every opinion can be discussed and exchanged .

Source: Thai News Agency