Pheu Thai gets ready for House debate
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will address the Pheu Thai Party's annual assembly tomorrow, with the focus on the Bt2 trillion borrowing bill.
All members of the party would be briefed about the necessity of the borrowing, to enhance Thailand's infrastructure and competitiveness, according to a source at the party.
"The party members then can explain the reasons to the public in their constituencies," he said.
The borrowing bill is slated for House debate during March 28-29.
According to the source, the party will also set up a war room to monitor the debate, under the supervision of key strategists like Phumtham Wechayachai, the party's secretary general, as well as Prommin Lertsuridej and Chaturon Chaisang.
During the debate, PM's Office Minister Varathep Rattanakorn will represent the government in controlling the game. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong and Transport Minister Chadchart Sitthipunt will be the key men in the debate.
