MPs must prove worthWith three executive decrees permitting 1.9 trillion-baht in loans for Covid-19 relief being debated in parliament, the legislature has a chance to rekindle public faith in its role as part of the checks and balances system. Some opposition members warned the loans were made without detailed plans which is tantamount to blank cheques for the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration. Indeed, the existing political structure is not favourable to politicians, with the military top brass maintaining their prominent role in the political system. It was netizens that unmasked those in the shameful scam, while members of the opposition failed to provide any effective scrutiny. He said parliament has to prove itself as a relevant institution in which people can place their trust.

Source: Bangkok Post May 27, 2020 23:48 UTC