Digital Minister Unfazed by Opposition No-Confidence Debate
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiyachok Chidchob dismissed concerns over a no-confidence debate, saying the government treats parliamentary scrutiny as routine and will continue its work regardless.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiyachok Chidchob stated on August 17 at Government House that he is not worried about being the target of a no-confidence debate by the opposition. Speaking as secretary-general of the Proud Thai Party, he said all ministries must be prepared for such scrutiny, and the government has been compiling points raised by opposition parties. He described these parliamentary challenges as routine and said the government would continue its work regardless.
When asked if he was unconcerned about being debated, Chidchok said he was not worried. On the comparison to being a "lightning rod" minister, he said such a position has both advantages and disadvantages. If his ministry produces good results and achievements, drawing special attention is not necessarily bad. When asked about potential political attacks linking him to his father Nevin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, Chidchob acknowledged that such connections are inevitable, saying he cannot escape political association given his role as secretary-general of the governing coalition party.
