Opposition Insists on Five-Day No-Confidence Debate
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome demands five days for the no-confidence debate, rejecting the government's offer of only three days, arguing that insufficient time prevents proper scrutiny of 18 ministers. He says the government is fearful and claims his party has a reliable source named Natasha supplying information. Rome urges all MPs to oppose the 'blue regime' and calls for a fair, effective debate.
Rom mocked the government, saying it is nervous and fearful, offering only three days for the no-confidence debate while insisting on five days, otherwise there's no point in talking. He confirmed that his party has a source, 'Natasha,' providing information, and urged MPs to 'knock out' the blue regime. Speaking on October 16, 2026, Rangsiman Rome, list-MP and deputy leader of the People's Party, said the government's limited time shows its panic, knowing it has done many bad things. With details that would historically involve 18 ministers being debated, three days is insufficient for the public to understand. The government may think it has enough votes to finish, but that risks further collapse. We need time for the public, who elected us, to learn the details, know the truth, and for fairness, the government should be given effective time to respond to each allegation. 'Thus, saying we only have three days, without having consulted us before, I think this will only make the public question what you are afraid of,' he said.
When asked about Mr. Phiradon Prisananantakul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, acting as the Cabinet whip, who cited Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chanvirakul informing the Cabinet meeting that the Cabinet had free time between October 27-29 to prepare for the opposition debate and vote on October 30 before Anutin travels abroad, Rangsiman said the specific dates are another issue.
However, he reiterated his demand for five days of debate, noting that the three party whips have not yet talked formally, but the starting point must be that a no-confidence debate is not a convenience for the prime minister or ministers, but a parliamentary agenda.
He added that, according to the constitution and parliamentary democracy, the prime minister and cabinet must govern with the confidence of parliament, so convenience for the premier cannot be the basis; the parliamentary agenda must take priority.
Regarding how to clear schedules, he said the three whips should talk, but no formal meeting has been scheduled yet. He thinks if it were only three days there would be no point in talking; they stand firm on five days because it is not just the People's Party but other parties as well. A three-day government debate is impossible, as the government side would likely protest heavily.
When asked about previous remarks that someone from the Bhumjaithai Party had sent exam papers to assist in questioning the government, Rangsiman said he cannot disclose sources, but confirmed that their 'Natasha' continues to send information regularly. He believes the information is of high quality, and whether a 'knockout' punch lands depends on MPs in parliament, not complex calculations.
'Today the country is plundered and looted to such an extent — is this something we can really accept? We need not yet speak of evidence, but with a conscientious spirit, the nation is in dire straits; how can we endure? Therefore I send a signal to all MPs, both opposition and government: we should no longer tolerate the blue regime.'
