Anutin Confident Pheu Thai Support, Dismisses No‑Confidence Motion

Anutin Chanwiragul, serving as both prime minister and interior minister, told reporters on October 13, 2069 that he invited members of the Pheu Thai Cabinet to a morning meal, though Labour Minister Chulaphon Amornviwat and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit were absent—one due to illness and the other for unspecified reasons. He said there was nothing special about the gathering, only that ministries should prepare ample information for the upcoming no‑confidence debate so the public can hear extensive details, and that any agency mentioned should have its minister clarify the issues.

When asked whether his own ministry would respond, Anutin noted he has three deputy ministers available. Pressed on whether he had sought assurances from Pheu Thai about their parliamentary support, he replied that it was unnecessary because the party’s leadership and team have already confirmed their backing. He added that while individual MPs retain the right to vote as they see fit, coalition partners already support each other, and he expects the same from the Green Party.

Reflecting on past cooperation, Anutin said that during periods when Pheu Thai led the government and his own Bhumjaithai Party was a coalition partner, he had assured former prime ministers Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra that Bhumjaithai would fully support the premier, and the same confidence applies now.

Regarding the no‑confidence motion, he said the House Speaker had not yet forwarded the details, giving roughly one week for consideration, and that the number of debate days would follow precedent. He stated he had not yet thought about a possible cabinet reshuffle after the debate, and that any such decision would await the appropriate performance‑evaluation timing.

When questioned about the Democrat Party’s announcement that it would debate the regime, Anutin smiled and remarked, “N. fluttering, B. piling up,” a colloquial comment about the opposition’s remarks. Asked if he needed personal security against outspoken People’s Party MPs such as Rangsiman Rome and Ratchakorn Srinok, he said he moves about alone without bodyguards and hopes for a constructive debate, adding that he listens to criticism and will act on sensible suggestions while rejecting baseless attacks.

He characterized the current no‑confidence motion as poorly written, saying it lacks eloquence and refinement, and suggested the House Speaker has not yet sent it to the government because the wording needs polishing to be more civilized. Responding to claims that the language sounds AI‑generated and reminiscent of folk opera, he laughed and said reporters would soon hear the usual “teng, teng, teng, tong” refrain.

Finally, when asked if he is confident of surviving the interrogation, Anutin said he has no certainty, stressing that ministers must answer questions clearly and substantively, and that the debate must involve the entire cabinet, not just the prime minister.