In an effort to hunt a political compromise, the Senate has put forth a proposition for a deliberation on Section 112 of the Criminal Code, generally known as the lese majeste law. This move is available in response to a petition submitted by a pro-royalist group advocating for the preservation of the present regulation. However, apprehensions have arisen inside the Senate because of speculations of a protest endorsing Move Forward Party (MFP) chief Pita Limjaroenrat, as the potential prime minister. Concerns revolve around the potential repercussions of clashes between opposing political factions and the anticipated public response.
Freebie expressed concern that many Thai citizens may have grown weary of the harm brought on by protests, as they don’t contribute to the country’s progress. He supported a dialogue on Section 112, with sure parties, excluding the caretaker authorities, volunteering to mediate.
In the morning, a pro-royalist activist group, led by Prayoon Jitpetch, chairman of the Love King People’s Committee, and accompanied by over 500 supporters, submitted a petition to Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai at the parliament constructing. They urged for Section 112 to stay unchanged, as its revocation has turn out to be a latest political development.
Prayoon said that their major goal was to oppose the revocation of Section 112 so as to defend the monarchy. He also mentioned that the group was against pressuring senators to vote for a model new prime minister, reported Bangkok Post.
Senator Akanit Muensawat accepted the petition, expressing confidence in the Senate members’ capacity to choose on a future premier that might profit the nation. However, he added that it was too early to discuss the matter, as not all MPs-elect have been certified by the Election Committee (EC), and the actual MP numbers haven’t been confirmed..