Pheu Thai Says It Understands Etiquette, Trusts No-Confidence Debate
Pheu Thai’s secretary‑general Prasert Chantharavong said the party understands political etiquette and wants the country to move forward, expressing confidence that the prime minister can trust them. He described the opposition’s no‑confidence motion as broad‑based but with strong language, noting the allegations’ weight will be tested in parliament. Prasert added that the Senate vote‑buying case is already under investigation by the Election Commission and has cleared one procedural step.
Prasert Chantharavong, Minister of Education and secretary-general of the Pheu Thai Party, told reporters at Government House on 14 October 2026 that he had reviewed the opposition’s no‑confidence motion, describing it as wide‑ranging and noting its strong wording. He said the seriousness of the allegations would become clear in the parliamentary session. Asked whether the prime minister appeared confident in Pheu Thai’s stance, Prasert replied that the party, as a coalition member, understands political etiquette and wants Thailand to move forward, an important agenda. Pressed further on whether this meant the prime minister could trust Pheu Thai, he said being in the same government obliges them to stay together. When questioned about the party’s position if the Senate vote‑buying case arose, he said the case is already being handled by the relevant agencies, especially the Election Commission, and has already passed one procedural step. Asked if the Bhumjaithai Party could rest easy, Prasert smiled, gave no answer, and walked away from the interview.
