Government MP Challenges Opposition to Prove Claims in 3-Day Debate
Government MP Akkadech Wongpitakroj accused the opposition of planning to fabricate allegations in the upcoming no‑confidence debate, warning that they would use parliamentary privilege to discredit ministers. He challenged opposition leader Rangsiman Rome to produce clear evidence within a three‑day session, insisting that shorter debates have historically driven major political outcomes. Akkadech said the government is confident its ministers can answer any charges and urged a focus on facts rather than prolonged political attacks.
Akkadech, a Bhumjaithai Party MP for Ratchaburi and government whip, stated that the government is not afraid of the opposition's interpellation nor of corruption evidence, because it believes its ministers can clarify the charges. He argued that what truly worries the government is the opposition bringing false claims into parliament or 'making water into a substance' to damage its reputation, using MPs' privileges as a tool for attack rather than presenting facts. He noted that historically, no‑confidence debates have not needed to be lengthy— in 1995 a two‑day debate led to a dissolution of parliament, and in 1996‑1997 three‑day debates brought political change. Akkadech urged the opposition, if truly confident in its evidence, to present it within three days, saying the public would benefit more than from prolonged political theater.
