Politics Parliament Showdown Looms as Bhumjaithai Seeks to Oust PM

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Composite image courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

The Bhumjaithai Party is calling for a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her ministers.

 

They've urged opposition partners to support their motion once parliament reconvenes on 3rd July. This bold move follows a party meeting where 69 MPs unanimously decided to initiate censure proceedings.

 

The catalyst for this dramatic turn is a leaked conversation between Paetongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.

 

Party spokesperson Nan Boonthida Somchai cited trust issues as the driving force behind the decision. To initiate the debate, support from one-fifth of the MPs is needed, as per Section 151 of the Constitution.

 

With 495 MPs in the House, 233 belong to opposition parties, including 69 from Bhumjaithai. Others include the People’s Party with 142 MPs, the Palang Pracharath Party with 20 MPs, and one MP each from the Thai Sang Thai and Fair parties.

 

Once the motion is submitted, the Constitution restricts the Prime Minister from dissolving parliament unless the opposition backs down.

 

Bhumjaithai recently exited Paetongtarn's coalition government, citing political rifts and loss of trust. A key issue was the Interior Ministry portfolio, with disputes over its control leading to friction.

 

The leaked talk with Cambodia's Senate President has only added fuel to the fire, escalating tensions and motivating Bhumjaithai to pursue this parliamentary challenge.

 

As this political showdown looms, much hangs in the balance. The outcome could shift the dynamics of power and governance in Thailand.

 

Whether the no-confidence motion gains traction or not, it's clear that Bhumjaithai’s actions have sent ripples across the political landscape.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-06-25

 

 

[motdaeng]

hopefully finally get rid of the shinawatra family once and for all ...

 

 

[smedly]

1 hour ago, motdaeng said:

hopefully finally get rid of the shinawatra family once and for all ...

 

 

we all know which party won the last election, Thai politics is a joke on the world stage rigged against the popular vote and the people - it really is a shambles and if the wheels come of the military are always there to step in

[Artisi]

2 hours ago, motdaeng said:

hopefully finally get rid of the shinawatra family once and for all ...

 

 

To be replaced by someone just as useless - better off replacing the whole government. 

[Hunz Kittisak]

Let’s see if Anutin get the numbers.

Hes grasping at straws, can’t live down that he’s been outplayed by Thaksin 

[ukrules]

Is it really best for us foreigners if the current government changes?

 

I don't care about the rest of them, only me. What's best for me?