The Secretary-General of the Parliament revealed that referendum questions on drafting a new constitution were sent to the Cabinet today. He explained that the three new MPs—Wisuda, Somchai, and Surasit—have not received benefits as former MPs because they have yet to take their oath in Parliament.
12 Dec 2025 GMT+7 Mr. Sirot Paetphan, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives, gave an interview at the Parliament building saying that after the Parliament approved sending the issue of the referendum question on whether to draft a new constitution or not, to the Cabinet on 11 Dec 2025, the Secretariat of Parliament will send that resolution to the government today (12 Dec). Mr. Mongkol Surasajja, President of the Senate and Deputy Speaker of Parliament acting as the Acting Speaker of Parliament, signed the letter. This is part of the process and procedures following the Parliament's resolution.
Regarding the Royal Command to dissolve the House of Representatives in 2025, which was published in the Royal Gazette earlier this morning, this is an issue for the caretaker Cabinet to consider proceeding with. In the case where the Parliament ends due to dissolution, according to the constitution, Senate meetings cannot proceed until a new Parliament is formed, except for urgent matters as specified in Section 126 of the constitution.
When asked about the status of the three MPs who have not yet taken their oath before the parliamentary session, Mr. Sirot replied, all three MPs are officially named as MPs but cannot perform their duties because they have not taken the oath. Therefore, they are not entitled to benefits as former MPs.
The reporter added that the MPs certified by the Election Commission are Ms. Wisuda Wichiersilp, Kanchanaburi MP from the Bhumjaithai Party, and two party-list MPs: Mr. Somchai Aswachaiso, replacing Pol. Lt. Col. Chalerm Yubamrung who resigned from the Pheu Thai Party, and Mr. Surasit Nithivutiwarak, replacing Pol. Lt. Gen. Wiroj Paoin, who has passed away.