Government Has Nothing to Hide, Says Coalition Chief

On August 22, Kraiwirot Parisnanantkul, an Ang Thong MP of the Phumi Jai Thai Party and head of the ruling coalition coordination committee, said the government coalition has not yet scheduled a preparatory meeting to counter the opposition's planned no-confidence debate, as the timing and content of the motion remain unclear. He emphasized that submitting a motion is the opposition's right, and they must do so to avoid losing the opportunity to debate.

When asked whether the coalition had anticipated which issues the opposition might raise, Kraiwirot said he did not know but that the government was not concerned. He expressed confidence that ministers could answer all questions and provide clear explanations. Regarding the opposition's attempt to link the Senate selection case to the government, Kraiwirot said he was curious to see how they would make that connection, since the matter currently rests with the Election Commission and any lawsuits are in court.

He noted that the Senate selection occurred two years before the current government took office, and unless the opposition can prove direct involvement by the prime minister or ministers, the matter falls outside the government's responsibility. He added that the government did not organize the election, which is the Election Commission's duty. Kraiwirot expressed confidence that if challenged, the government could defend itself comprehensively and that coalition support should hold, provided ministers deliver clear and persuasive explanations.