Opposition Announces Plans for No-Confidence Vote

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The opposition has said it intends to file a no-confidence motion against the government once amendments to two organic laws necessary for holding a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.

 

The amendments are expected to be submitted by a parliamentary committee on May 24.

 

Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew said the amendments must pass through parliament before a vote of no-confidence can be held, so the planned censure debate will take place in late June or early July.

 

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According to Cholnan, opposition parties will meet this week to finalize their strategy for the censure debate, including whether to target the entire Cabinet or individual ministers. The 20223 Budget Bill, the no-confidence vote and the prime minister’s tenure are among the key issues to be discussed at the meeting.

 

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon told small coalition partners that a House dissolution is expected later this year, with snap elections likely to be held in early 2023.

 

During a visit to Songkhla and Phatthalung provinces, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha pledged new assistance measures to reduce household debt, improve water resource management and develop infrastructure systems in the South. The premier also urged residents to take part in the upcoming elections and vote for those they believe are best suited to represent their constituencies in parliament.

 

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[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The opposition has said it intends to file a no-confidence motion against the government once amendments to two organic laws necessary for holding a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.

Another one?

[brianthainess]

Yeh good luck with that. 

[mtls2005]

Seems like a good move, plenty of issues to raise, if only to get the regime on their back-foot.

 

Doing otherwise would, IMO, be a dereliction of their duty as the opposition.