Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged parliamentarians to accept and pass two organic laws related to elections expected to be tabled before parliament next month, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said. The prime minister wants them to push through the Political Parties Act and the Election of MPs Act without delay, the spokesman said after a cabinet meeting on Monday. To reflect the changes to the charter, the two organic laws governing the election of MPs and political parties will have to be amended. However, Mr Wissanu said deliberation of the bills may not be completed during the current parliamentary session which ends on Feb 28. It stands ready to propose a special parliamentary session," Mr Wissanu said in answer to accusations the government is trying to stall the bills to remain in office for as long as possible.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2022 03:44 UTC