"Natthaphong" Leads People's MPs in Announcement of Amnesty Bill Acceptance

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Prachachon Party leader Nattapong Ruangpanyawut led the people's MPs in announcing their acceptance of 5 amnesty bills, calling for discussions on issues of disagreement to be had in the second reading. The opposition leader emphasized the importance of passing the amnesty law, citing the country's 20-year history of political conflicts, two coups d'etat, and over 100 billion baht in damages. He urged MPs to vote for the bills in the second reading, allowing for further discussion and consideration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prachachon Party, led by Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, announced the acceptance of 5 amnesty bills, proposed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
  • The bills include the Amnesty Act, the confirmation of the second referendum bill, and the Labor Protection Act, which aims to expand the protection of labor rights of the people.
  • Nattapong Ruangpanyawut emphasized the importance of passing the amnesty law to defuse potential future conflicts and move forward with the country's development.
  • MPs were called to vote in the second reading, accepting the principles of the bills while abstaining from the ones that have different views.
  • The amnesty law is seen as a solution to the country's past conflicts, with over 100 billion baht in damages and hundreds of people injured or killed in the past two coups d'etat.
  • Nattapong Ruangpanyawut also acknowledged the Thai Sang Thai Party's proposal to solve problems under Section 112 through a royal pardon mechanism and a committee to prevent political harassment.

Statistics:

  • Over 20 years, Thailand has experienced two coups d'etat, four constitutions, and nine prime ministers.
  • Hundreds of people have been injured or killed in the past conflicts, and the country has lost over 100 billion baht in damages.
  • MPs were called to vote in the second reading, with an open mind, allowing for different opinions to be discussed.

Sources:

  • (Thai News Agency) "Natthaphong" leads the people's MPs to announce their acceptance of 5 amnesty bills, asking for issues of disagreement to be discussed in the second reading, does not want to vote down, asks to use the right to abstain instead.