Chairman of the government whip and Pheu Thai party list MP, Wisut Chainarun, confirmed on Monday that the Thai government is set to formally withdraw the Entertainment Complex Bill from parliamentary consideration.
The rationale behind the withdrawal is framed as a move to allow the public more time to fully understand the bill, and the administration has signaled its willingness to listen to any lingering concerns from the public. He added that the matter has been sufficiently discussed within the party.
There is currently no timeline or commitment regarding a possible reintroduction of the Entertainment Complex Bill. Meanwhile, Wisut has drawn parallels to previous cases such as the amnesty bill, which faced significant protest before eventually fading from controversy.
Moreover, the decision to withdraw the bill also followed mounting pressure on the ruling coalition, triggered by the departure of the Bhumjaithai Party—an outspoken critic of the legislation—and the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over alleged ethical violations.
Moving forward, the administration views the introduction of an amnesty law as essential to fostering national unity and reconciliation, and will prioritize this legislation once the Entertainment Complex Bill is officially withdrawn.
Wisut also noted that he expects politicians who previously called for the withdrawal of the Entertainment Complex Bill will remain consistent in their stance and not oppose its removal from Parliament on July 9.
Attention has turned to the constitutional reform proposals anticipated from the opposition People’s Party. Although full details of these proposals have yet to be reviewed, Wisut has expressed openness to supporting worthwhile amendments, provided they follow proper legislative procedures.
At the same time, the ruling Pheu Thai Party expressed a firm stance against altering the first and second sections of the Constitution, even if the reform objectives align.
