Coalition whips propose joint meeting with Senate to end political conflicts
Government whips on Monday resolved to propose a joint meeting between House and the Senate on Wednesday to seek a way out for current political impasse and Preah Vihear dispute, Government whip chairman Amnuay Klangpa said after a whip meeting.
The joint meeting is proposed according to Article 179 of the Constitution, which states that in case there is an important problem in the administration PM may give a notice to Parliament Speaker requesting that a general debate be held at a joint meeting of Lower and Upper House. No resolution shall be passed.
He said he will call a meeting with Parliament ‘s legal advisers in the afternoon to find the way to terminate the controversial amnesty bill before a 180 days waiting period after the Senate votes to reject the bill in its first reading. The Senate is expected to vote to reject the bill Monday or Tuesday.
The whips also set up a committee to monitor all political rallies. The committee will be chaired by Pheu Thai MP from Phrae Worawat Ua-apinyakul.
The Nation
