Abstract:
This thesis seeks to examine the powers and duties of Thailands opposition leaders to improve their performance. Also, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the opposition leaders work. The thesis findings will be compared to international experiences, particularly those from England, Australia, and Canada. The primary objective of the comparative study is to serve as a guide for amending related laws. The amendments will increase the performance of Thailands opposition leaders. In addition, to encourage the opposition leaders role in overseeing administrative and government operations. According to the findings of the thesis, neither the Thai constitution nor the rules of the House of Representatives nor any act explicitly stipulates the powers and duties of the leader of the opposition or opposition parties in the House of Representatives. In addition, such rules are never found in Thai constitutions. The only set of regulations governing the opposition leader specified in the constitutions is the criteria for selecting the opposition leader. However, the lack of related legislation about the leader of the opposition contributes to the problem of the opposition leaders lack of insurance to perform their duties. Thus, the thesis proposes that the constitution must be amended to include the provisions related to the opposition leaders authorities and duties. The amendment will not only clarify the authority and responsibilities of the leader of the opposition, but it will also assure the future monitoring of the administration and the government.