Pheu Thai Denies Coalition Collapse Rumors Amid Government Instability

Sirikanya Tansakul, a Pheu Thai list MP and deputy party leader, insisted the party made the right choice supporting Anutin as prime minister to keep Palang Pracharath in power, while stressing she has not ruled out negotiations with the red and green factions over government formation. She downplayed the premier's assertion that he fears no no-confidence debate, noting that public bravado is expected but cautioning that opposition evidence could pose a real threat to government stability.

Speaking at parliament on August 3, Tansakul acknowledged that even without a secret deal between red and green factions, the three-month-old government faces instability rooted in numerous problems including corruption allegations, parliamentary irregularities, and administrative mismanagement—issues she believes may already be making coalition partners reconsider their commitment. She indicated Pheu Thai would table no-confidence motions under Articles 151 and 152 in the coming parliamentary session, pending discussions with opposition allies on timing and procedure.

When asked whether red and green votes alone would be insufficient and require orange (Pheu Thai) support to topple the government, Tansakul confirmed the math works that way, leaving open the possibility of negotiations. However, she firmly closed the door to the blue faction (Democrat Party), saying they would not approach Pheu Thai, and ruled out replacing the green faction with orange in any new coalition, citing ethical objections to Palang Pracharath's leadership.