Opposition lawmakers have accused the administration of mishandling recent floods, mismanaging the broader economy, and overseeing corruption in local government examinations and the upper house election process. To successfully remove any official, the motion requires support from more than half of the 499-member chamber. However, the ruling coalition controls 292 seats, while the opposition holds only 207 and failed to secure the backing of the non-coalition Kla Tham Party. Political science lecturer Wanwichit Boonprong noted that despite the expected survival of the government, a cabinet reshuffle could follow the debate.
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The governing coalition is positioned to defeat the motion by relying on its 292-seat maj…: The governing coalition is positioned to defeat the motion by relying on its 292-seat majority in the 499-member house.
Unseating any targeted minister requires an absolute majority vote that the 207-seat oppo…: Unseating any targeted minister requires an absolute majority vote that the 207-seat opposition bloc currently cannot achieve alone.
A post-debate cabinet reshuffle remains a distinct possibility according to political sci…: A post-debate cabinet reshuffle remains a distinct possibility according to political science lecturer Wanwichit Boonprong.
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The opposition's allegations include fraud in the upper house election process, corruption in local government examinations and mismanagement of the economy and recent floods.
BANGKOK: Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government has agreed to a Dec 7 to Dec 11 schedule for its first censure debate in parliament, an official said on Tuesday (Nov 3).
The debate will last four days and a confidence vote will take place on Dec 11 under a timetable agreed by government and opposition whips, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises said.
Opposition parties have filed a motion targeting 18 ministers from the ruling Bhumjaithai Party, including Anutin. The opposition can file a no-confidence motion once per year.
The opposition's allegations include fraud in the upper house election process, corruption in local government examinations and mismanagement of the economy and recent floods.
Anutin's Bhumjaithai party has rejected the allegations and said it is ready to face the proceedings in parliament.
The prime minister is expected to prevail because of his house majority, though there may be a cabinet reshuffle down the line, said Wanwichit Boonprong, a political…
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