The National Assembly proceeded to convene the draft law on 6 political parties, “Prajchachat”, canceling Section 28-29, a tool for easy party dissolution, while “Mor Chonnan” guarantees that there is no stuffing to allow outsiders to dominate the party. Long, 8 principles, while “going far” reiterates its stance to cancel the penalty for dissolving political parties
On February 24, 2022, at 6:05 p.m. at the National Assembly, there was a joint meeting of the 6th National Assembly, the second annual session. has entered the agenda for consideration of the organic law bill on political parties (No.…) B.E. 1 draft, proposed by Dr. Cholanan Srikaew, a Nan MP and leader of the Pheu Thai Party and the delegation, one draft proposed by Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, a party-list MP. and secretary-general of the National Party and the committee, one draft, one draft proposed by the coalition party, one draft proposed by Mr. Phitha Limcharoenrat List of MPs and the leader of the Pheu Thai Party with a committee and a draft proposed by Mr. Anan Phol Amnuay, a Kamphaeng Phet MP Palang Pracharath Party 1 copy, with Mr. Chuan Leekpai, Speaker of the National Assembly, acting as the chairman of the meeting.
However, when entering the meeting agenda Mr. Chuan has asked those proposing the organic law bill on political parties (No.
For example, Mr. Kamolsak Leewamo, Member of the Narathiwat National Party as a representative to explain the principles and rationale for the draft of the Prachachat Party by protesting the steps that create difficulties in becoming a member in each province In the past, it was like showing a play for the Election Commission to watch. In practice, voting is locked. Not in accordance with the intent of the primaries vote. It’s a waste system for the election of the House of Representatives. should cancel the provincial political party representative system and proposed to repeal Section 28-29 on dominance leading political parties to lack independence Because the people who can decide the growth of a political party are the people. It is not a regulation that restricts political parties from growing. There is also the second paragraph of Article 45 of the Constitution. wanting to enact a law on children to determine preventive measures Not to have dominance to lead, then Section 28-29 became a tool to open the channel for easy party dissolution. dangerous to democracy
Dr. Cholanan Srikaew, a Nan MP and leader of the Pheu Thai Party presented that The Organic Act on Political Parties B.E. 2560 has some obstacles. People’s liberties are limited. Whether enforcing party members party membership payment inconsistent with individual liberties and have practical problems Too many reasons for the dissolution of the party that may be too easy to use the law to dissolve political parties to be clear The Pheu Thai Party therefore proposes a total of 29 articles of significance that should be amended, such as determining the qualifications of political party members. Should not use the same qualifications as a candidate for the House of Representatives. therefore requesting to be cancelled Regarding the collection of fees for political parties It is a violation of fundamental rights. that is required to pay a membership fee to become a member of a political party causing problems Use this condition at random. cause an offense therefore request to repeal the provisions of this section and then wrote in the party regulations instead that How will party membership fees be collected?
Dr. Cholanan continued that the amendments to Section 28-29 that has been talked about a lot Pheu Thai Party allegedly stuffed giving opportunities to outsiders to dominate and direct the activities of political parties But what the party saw and what actually happened was Political harassment of this section is used. The party therefore proposes an amendment by using the word action in paragraph one. not to include advice Providing advice and providing information to support political party activities We have made it more clear that All the advice, advice, advice, information, recommendations. and then bring the party to carry out activities in political parties not considered a recommendation This story didn’t have any stuffing. but to prevent interpretation for political bullying Political parties must be political institutions. Membership is not required only. to be able to participate The general public can do it. participation mechanism is a public mechanism It is a public hearing. because if interpreted to be wrong If we go to listen to opinions public hearing then come to interpret outsiders dominate to find a reason for the dissolution of the party Therefore, it must be written to protect it.
Dr. Cholanan also said that the dissolution of political parties Many parties are very shaken, such as the Pheu Thai Party, the Progressive Party, so we write clearly. The event that the dissolution of the party There will be only one case which is the overthrow of the democratic regime of government with the King as Head of State. and the court ruling must have evidence Without a doubt, not only there is reason to believe that and dissolve political parties which makes public participation and political parties disappeared In the past, the Thai Rak Thai Party, which had 19 million votes, had to disappear. I did not want that to happen. In addition, the party has written a transitional chapter to be used in the next elections. ask members of parliament Received the draft of the Pheu Thai Party At the same time, when looking at all 6 figures, the principles are similar. I want members of the Council to accept all principles in every body. Just as received the principle of Agenda 1 Every draft of the child bill on the election of members of the House of Representatives
On the side of Mr. Wichian Chavalit, member of the list of MPs Palang Pracharath Party representing the principles and reasons for the draft coalition government that The solution is 1. Amendments to the rates of political party fees charged to political party members 2. Additional amendments concerning representatives of provincial political parties 3. Amendments to the conditions of political parties to submit candidates for election 4. Amendments regarding the recruitment of candidates for the election of members of the House of Representatives on a constituency basis 5. Amendments regarding the recruitment of candidates for the election of members of the House of Representatives in the name list form 6. Abolish the provisions relating to the prohibition on the selection of candidates for the House of Representatives on a constituency basis and a list of names. 7. Amendments concerning the prohibition on the selection of candidates for the constituency and party list forms 8.Repeal the provisions on penalties for violating the prohibition on the election of candidates for the constituency and party lists. The reason for the provision of the Constitution Amendment No. 1 B.E. 500 people, divided into 100 party-list MPs and 400 constituency MPs, with two ballots. Determining the number of MPs that each province should have and the zoning for calculating the proportion of candidates for election according to the list of names of each political party that will be elected fairly to the political party and respect for the rights and voice of the people, therefore, the Organic Act on Political Parties should be amended
Mr. Wichian continued that there are 13 articles in the draft amendment of the Coalition Party because the origin is a change in electoral districts. Therefore, there is a reason and need to amend the law relating to political parties. Because the election of the constituents in that district will lead to when there is a change in population in which year? If there is an election at any time, the number of members of the House of Representatives shall be calculated. distributed into districts in each province using the announcement of the population before the election Because each year the population changes all the time. In order to send a candidate for election, one must appoint a representative of the political party in the constituency. This led to a change in the representative of the political party in that constituency that was not an office. but the gathering of political party members in the amount prescribed by law and established a representative of the provincial political party These moves are tricky changes. redundant and bound to apply for membership in a political party that has to pay membership fees This affects the appointment of provincial political party representatives when changing territories. and affecting members who have to pay a lot of fees It’s a complicated process. Difficult is the burden of the people and political parties that have to do administrative work that are unlikely to be involved in political activities causing the burden of cost and using a lot of personnel making political parties have no strength Also, the primary voting process is complicated. Therefore, it must be amended in accordance with the constitutional provisions.
As for Mr. Woraphop Wiriyarot, the party-list MP for the Kaw Klai Party, explained the principles and reasons for the proposed draft of the Kaw Kao Party. The Organic Act on Political Parties B.E. 2560 (2017) contains provisions that hinder political parties. create administrative burden There are penalties that are disproportionate. Today, it is a good opportunity for us to rectify the aftermath of the NCPO government that issued the Organic Act on Political Parties which made political parties weak. Because the drafter doesn’t use it, the user doesn’t have a chance to draft. The organic law bill on political parties proposed by the Progressive Party stands on the principle that political parties must be strong. in order to become a political institution that reflects the needs and intentions of the people which political parties can be strong The party must be easy to set up, but difficult to dissolve. The membership fee must not be forced. Including the need to change the rules for subsidizing the political party development fund to be proportional to the number of party members because it will strengthen the party have funds to carry out political activities cancel the requirement that political parties have to have an initial capital of 1 million baht, etc.
Mr. Woraphop continued that when the beginning of the political party came from people with the same ideology. Therefore, there should not be any power to have the right to decide the dissolution of a political party. Because it is to destroy the principle that people are the supreme powers of the country. because political parties cannot exist If there is no public support People should be the judges of political parties through elections. by the dissolution of the party has become a political tool used to undermine the party This makes the party difficult but easily dissolved and weak. Therefore, the cessation and abolition of powers other than the people, such as the Constitutional Court, are the most important proposals for the development of Thai democracy. For this reason, the Progressive Party has proposed abolishing the political party dissolution penalty.
The meeting then provided an opportunity for members of parliament to debate extensively. Most agree with the proposed bill.
