Government Ready for Opposition's Two Parliamentary Debates in December
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At 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2026, at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri addressed reports that the opposition plans to request a general debate under Section 152 of the Constitution before a no-confidence debate under Section 151 between December 7-11. He said he had heard the same news but lacked details, though he considered it constitutional since both Sections 151 and 152 exist as opposition rights to scrutinize the government. The government is ready to answer questions under either section.
Asked whether the back-to-back debates should be combined into a single session, Songsak said the government cannot answer for the opposition but must be prepared to explain in both. He noted the two sections differ: Section 151 is a no-confidence debate with a vote, while Section 152 is a general debate without a vote, allowing the opposition to offer suggestions. The government would listen and respond, and if the proposals are good and beneficial to the public, they would be implemented — causing no harm and actually serving a positive purpose. He praised the opposition for doing its duty.
Songsak added he did not want to criticize why the opposition would submit motions under both sections, personally viewing it as a good thing. However, he asked for empathy toward the government, especially the Prime Minister and ministers who have already cleared their schedules to prepare for the anticipated debates but have been unable to agree on a firm date.
