PUBLISHED: 2 Mar 2025 at 19:02
A significant no-confidence motion has been introduced against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with the formal proposal submitted to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha for consideration in the parliamentary agenda, as confirmed by House of Representatives secretary-general Pol Sub Lt Arpath Sukhanunth.
On Sunday, Pol Sub Lt Arpath announced that all necessary verifications of the no-confidence motion, which was initiated by opposition parties, have been completed.
The verification process included meticulous checks of signatures and the motion’s contents, paving the way for its formal submission for parliamentary review.
In response to inquiries about the inclusion of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the motion, Pol Sub Lt Arpath indicated that any decision regarding this matter will be made by the House Speaker and deputies during the forthcoming debate.
“The verification process retained all original content from the motion, which is now set for inclusion in the agenda,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Anusorn Eiamsaard, a member of parliament from the Pheu Thai Party, commented on the opposition’s move to initiate a no-confidence debate focused solely on Prime Minister Paetongtarn.
He urged the opposition to utilize this parliamentary right in a constructive manner rather than resorting to negative political tactics that might incite division and potentially damage the administration’s credibility.
Addressing the situation regarding Thaksin, Mr. Anusorn emphasized that since Thaksin is neither a cabinet member nor holds an official position, he cannot be addressed during parliamentary discussions.
He called for all parties to leverage the parliamentary platform to benefit the nation and its citizens.
Pheu Thai Party spokesman Danuporn Punakanta stated that discussions regarding the legal parameters of the debate will take place on Tuesday to ascertain acceptable topics for parliamentary discussion.
He reiterated that Thaksin’s absence from the cabinet precludes him from directly addressing the parliament.
Furthermore, he cautioned that a debate lasting five days over a single individual would be excessive, urging consensus between government and opposition whips for a more reasonable timeframe.
In response to speculations about Thaksin setting up a war room at parliament, he clarified that such claims are unfounded, asserting that any preparations would be the responsibility of the party’s secretary-general, aimed at countering misinformation.
