Pae Tongthan Shinawatra’s government has been in charge of the country for only a few days, but it seems Party Thai Pheu the main government party Instead, they rushed to push for a quick change to the constitution. Even though the country has many problems waiting for the Pheu Thai government to solve them, especially stomach problems In addition, the main policy digital wallet The Pheu Thai government cannot do what they brag about. It turns out that this year, 2024, only the vulnerable group will receive ten thousand baht. As for the tens of millions who have registered, they will have to wait and wait. So that it makes Pheu Thai lose several political points.
But instead, the Pheu Thai government rushed to do many things to solve the country’s problems. Making people have hope in Phae Thong Than’s government. Regain political popularity But Pheu Thai hastened to propose changes. Constitution and accompanying laws The constitution is an urgent issue on the national agenda.
It is serious It was found that the content of the draft amendment to the Constitution, section by section, of Pheu Thai and the People’s Party, the leader of the opposition party which also proposes to change the constitution it is clearly seen that it is only a draft amendment to the constitution
Politicians and political parties benefit The people do not benefit.
It is considered doing it for yourself. conflict of interest According to the word immortal Which class has power? write laws for that class
and it is also a proposal to change the Constitution that strengthens the That is the current constitution
Constitution to fight corruption
which passed the referendum with 16 million votes, the degree of convergence was reduced. Especially the story
Ethical standards
In addition to applying to those who perform duties in independent bodies and the Constitutional Court, it also applies to the Prime Minister, Ministers, MPs, and Senators who ‘ to discover that the hidden intention of proposing amendments to the Constitution this time is hope gray politician Easier to get into the position especially the ministerial position and make it more difficult to be removed from the position as well, by changing the Constitution by removing Sections 160 (4) and (5) as well as amending the following Constitutional Act.
which can be found to have hidden agendas of politicians – political parties, aiming reduce – seize power Investigative bodies such as the NACC Constitutional Court This is a move after a court case has taken place. Constitution decides to dissolve Party of Progress and judgment Settha Thavisin resigned as Prime Minister. In case of violation of ethical standards
Thus forcing the government and the opposition parties to seek common ground and reserve points of difference. To amend the Constitution and the Constitutional Act to ease the process of checks and balances and loosen the ironclad rules of ethical standards. The honesty and integrity evident in those who use power to run the country. Let the concentration subside.
Like the subject Ethical standards According to the section of the constitution 160 (4) and (5) in the story Prohibited qualifications and qualities of persons appointed as ministers who had previously removed Settha from the post of prime minister It was found that Pheu Thai and the People’s Party proposed changes. That section of the Constitution is just different in detail.
Regarding the Pheu Thai Party that proposed the draft amendment The Constitution, section by section Amendments were proposed in 6 main issues, such as
– Amend Section 160 regarding the qualifications of ministers in 3 areas: (4) regarding being transparently honest; By editing it to be “No conduct or act manifestly dishonest”, which has been enforced since the revised Constitution came into force (5) No conduct which grossly violates or does not comply with ethical standards. Edited to make it clear It must be a case currently being dealt with in the High Court and (7) that it does not have to be a prison sentence. Although that case has not reached the end or is awaiting punishment If you do not make a negligent mistake. misconduct or malfeasance Amended to make such cases grounds for termination of ministry under Section 170 instead.
-Change the group of sections regarding honesty, integrity and ethics that are specified as qualifications for ministers, namely Section 201, Section 202, Section 222, Section 228, Section 232, Section 238 and Section 246.
– Amend Section 211 regarding the resolution of the Constitutional Court in deciding various cases. which requires a majority vote Amended by specifying the terms in the case as a membership decision. Member of Parliament – the Senate has ended. or the ministry has terminated on its own and the decision that a breach has been made under Section 144 is made by a two-thirds vote of all available judges. and review of decisions that are binding on all organizations Only decisions that are the main subject of the decided case will be binding.
– Amend Section 235 regarding the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Regarding the consideration of the MP’s case, which must be submitted to the High Court on the issue of unusual behavior of wealth. which asks the court to revoke the right to run for election without a time limit and restore the right to vote for not more than 10 years by changing the period for ‘revocation of the right to apply for election up to 5 years, but without revoking the right to vote, etc.
Regarding the organization The People’s Party Add the Constitution and bylaws editorial banner
Powers of the court, constitution – independent body – ethical standards
According to the publication of the Parit Watcharasindhu, the leader of the People’s Party responsible for proposing the draft amendment to the Constitution. That tells about the shape of authority in relation to ethical standards. The People’s Party sees it as an issue that everyone has a different interpretation of. But the 2017 Constitution empowers the Constitutional Court and independent bodies to define what ethical standards are and to apply that definition to all organisations. including empowering the Constitutional Court Independent organizations play a key role in the investigation. Determine which actions violate ethical standards. The concern is the monopoly on the power of ethical standards. This increases the risk that these provisions will create unclear, unfair interpretations of the law, risking the use of arbitrary consent. Ethics issues will be used for political harassment by the original officials involved in drafting this constitution.
Leader of the People’s Party – Prit He said there are 4 points in the People’s Party proposal: 1. Separate the method of investigating ethics from investigating corruption. Talking about ethics as an act with political responsibility But to investigate corruption there should be a legal way.
2. Cease the implementation of the Constitutional Court and independent organizations their monopoly on the interpretation of ethical standards. By changing it to allow each organization to set its own ethical standards appropriate to the performance of each organization’s responsibilities.
3. Eliminate the power given to the Constitutional Court and independent bodies to play the main role in investigating and deciding which cases violate ethical standards.
4. Change the process by which citizens or members of parliament can submit complaints. If it is seen that the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has used its power illegally To be more specific and reduce the provisions that currently allow Speaker of the Council. In deciding whether to submit a case or not But it will be settled for the president of the council. Just the person who sent the story.
However, it remains to be seen when the full details of the revised version will be released. The constitution proposed by the Pheu Thai Party and the People’s Party to be considered by Parliament. What will the content be?
As well as monitoring the views of MPs and Senators, whether they accept or not. In particular, there will be a reduction in the intensity of ethical standards applied to ministers, MPs and senators. that if there is a correction Politicians and political parties are the only people who will benefit.
If you look at the number of votes MPs and Senators have, if the coalition parties agree with the Thai Pheu Party, no one has broken standards. The votes from the first agenda to the 3rd agenda went smoothly without any problems, especially the People’s Party. opposition leader Propose a revised version of the Constitution in the same size He made the overwhelming votes in agreement.
part grandfather who now have A blue senator Together, 150 people, if blue senators get a signal to vote for the draft amendment to the constitution, they should have a vote. More than a third of the Senate voted in favor, meaning more than 64 votes, which is more than the minimum required. The Constitution has already been violated.
However, we have to wait to see the upcoming episode. Parliament will be considering draft amendments The proposed constitution What will the political situation be like in this period? How much “support and resistance” will there be? because it is believed that the party that does not agree with the change The Constitution is ready to find channels to prevent the change from being successful, such as creating a movement where people can protest. Until the group was reversed in the referendum process. Then it was expanded to call for political responsibility, etc.
For example, right now we are starting to see the opinion of the coalition government parties like “Bhumjaithai” and “Ruam Thai Sang the Nation” who seem to not want to join the sangha with the resolution. Constitution of the Pheu Thai Party Mainly lowers the level of ethical standards, but it is not certain whether the Thai Pheu Party emphasizes it. MPs from the coalition government may also have to give up. In exchange for not being kicked out of the coalition government as “Pracharat Power”!.
2024-09-21 17:01:37
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