Deputy PM Unfazed by Opposition No-Confidence Vote
Thailand's Deputy PM says the government is confident it can weather an expected no-confidence vote in Parliament's late August session, dismissing opposition allegations of vote-buying as unsubstantiated.
Deputy Prime Minister for Digital Economy and Society Nannapat Bunyathida Samchai, speaking as Pheu Thai Party spokesperson, said on August 8 that the government is prepared for Parliament's ordinary session scheduled for late August. The government expects the session to include consideration of a borrowing bill and anticipates the opposition will file a no-confidence motion, but coalition lawmakers stand ready to present multiple legislative proposals to advance national administration, including laws on digital economy, artificial intelligence, and data center policy.
When asked how the government has prepared for a potential no-confidence vote, Samchai replied that the timing and focus of any opposition motion remains uncertain. She noted that while the opposition is expected to file a motion as usual, the government is not worried because it is confident it can answer all questions. Regarding potential allegations about alleged parliamentary vote-buying, Samchai questioned the relevance to the government and noted that such accusations have consistently been made without any supporting evidence. She stressed that the government is not concerned and remains confident in its ability to respond to any questions while maintaining stable governance.
