Opposition Sets No-Confidence Debate for 18 Ministers Oct 27-29
The opposition has filed a no-confidence debate against 18 ministers, with the debate set for October 27-29 and a vote scheduled for October 30. The move, announced on October 14, 2026, targets senior members of the government including the prime minister and several deputy ministers. If passed, it could lead to a cabinet reshuffle or resignations.
On October 14, 2026, the opposition coalition led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut filed a no-confidence motion targeting 18 ministers, requesting an individual debate under Article 151. The proposed schedule sets the debate for October 27-29, with a vote of confidence or no-confidence set for October 30. The ministers named are: Anutin Charnvirakul (Prime Minister and Minister of Interior), Pipat Ratchakitprakarn (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport), Songsak Srisri (Deputy Prime Minister), Ekanit Nitithammaphas (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), Supajee Suthammarat (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce), Pakorn Nilaphan (Deputy Prime Minister), Lieutenant General Adul Bunthamcharoen (Minister of Defense), Surasak Phanphojewarakun (Minister of Tourism and Sports), Chaiyanak Chidchob (Minister of Digital Economy and Society), Suchart Chomklin (Minister of Natural Resources and Environment), Lieutenant Rutthapon Naewrat (Minister of Justice), Napintrin Sriserapang (Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office), Supamas Issarapakdee (Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office), Phoradet Prisananantakul (Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office), Sukhomruay Wanthaniyakul (Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office), Siripong Angkasakulkiat (Deputy Minister of Transport), Jetsada Thaiseksat (Deputy Minister of Interior), and Worasilp Liangprasit (Deputy Minister of Interior).
