Mention of the lese majeste law, which the Move Forward Party had previously pledged to amend, was missing from the deal. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BANGKOK - Eight political parties that won a majority of seats in Thailand’s May 14 general election signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, pledging to rewrite the Constitution, recognise same-sex marriage and end military conscription except in times of emergency.
Missing from the document was any mention of the lese majeste law, which the MFP had pledged to amend during its election campaign. The law penalises each count of insult or defamation against the king, queen, regent or heir apparent with a jail term that can stretch to 15 years. Royalists argue that amending it would affect the standing of the monarchy, but critics allege the law has been abused for political reasons.
Although the coalition wields 313 seats in Thailand’s 500-seat House of Representatives, it cannot guarantee that Mr Pita, its choice for prime minister, will eventually attain that position. This is because 250 senators appointed by Thailand’s former ruling junta will vote alongside the Lower House on the choice of prime minister, requiring any bloc to muster 376 seats to secure premiership.
Other goals outlined by the coalition government include reform of the military, police and civil service, as well as introducing regulations on cannabis to rein in the current free-for-all environment. Asked to elaborate on his foreign policy on Monday, Mr Pita said his government would ditch quiet diplomacy so that Thailand can assume greater leadership in the international sphere.Thailand’s Move Forward Party announces 8-party coalition, aims to form government
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