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The resignation of Yongyuth Tiyapairat as House Speaker has touched off a scramble for his replacement among key figures of the ruling People Power party (PPP).
Yongyuth said last Wednesday his resignation was meant to protect the dignity of the legislature as he was about to appear in court to fight vote-buying charges in connection with last December's general election. He won a party-list seat in Chiang Rai province under the PPP banner. The Election Commission endorsed the victory before he was elected speaker.
The House will call a meeting to elect a new speaker. This is not a complicated matter. The PPP, the largest coalition partner, only has to call a meeting of its executive members to pick Yongyuth's successor, and forward a name to the House.
With a clear majority, the PPP's nomination will sail through.
However, the PPP must choose a successor with great care. The new speaker must be well versed in the constitution and House rules.
More importantly, he must be impartial and fair. This quality is crucial given the prevailing conflict over the PPP's attempt to amend the constitution.
And last, but not least, he must be able to maintain public confidence and respect in the legislative branch.
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