Thai PM Paetongtarn faces no-confidence vote in parliament today after fiery debate

Thai PM Paetongtarn faces no-confidence vote in parliament today after fiery debate

BANGKOK, March 26 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will today be the subject of a no-confidence vote in parliament, in an early test of the unity of her ruling coalition following two days of intense grilling by the opposition. Paetongtarn, 38, became Thailand’s youngest premier in August and despite lukewarm ratings in opinion polls and fierce criticism during the televised censure debate, she is expected to prevail in the vote, wit…

“Kai Natcha”, MP of the Prachachon Party, debated the no-confidence motion, showing the timeline of the black-chinned tilapia during the “Thaksin-Yingluck” era, urging MPs to vote no-confidence. “Sriyada” rose up to protest the accusation that the Prime Minister did nothing. “Nuchnat” told her to go see a doctor, and “Mew Sirilapas” retorted.

Thai Sang Thai Chaos as 'Cobra MPs' Back PM Paetongtarn

Picture courtesy of The Nation In a stunning twist, five MPs from the Thai Sang Thai Party have defied their leader by backing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The rogue MPs’ actions have sparked outrage within the party, leaving founder Sudarat Keyuraphan fuming and taking to social media to voice her anger. The uproar erupted when Sudarat revealed on Facebook that five out of six of her MPs turned heel, supporting the young Pheu …

Thai Ministry of Finance doubles down on gaming bill, cabinet to consider draft Thursday

By Christopher Cottrell in Bangkok Thailand’s Ministry of Finance’s draft Entertainment Complex Bill is set to be reviewed by the cabinet on Thursday, the Bangkok Post reports. If the draft law is included on the cabinet’s agenda by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra—who survived a vote of no confidence on Wednesday—it will then be discussed and presented to the House of Representatives for consideration, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amorn…

Revenue chief sees no irregularities in Paetongtarn’s share purchases

Revenue chief confirms no irregularities in PM Paetongtarn’s share purchases, stating promissory notes without due dates or interest are legally valid.

Bhumtham tells the opposition to go back and read old news after asking for 2 days to debate but there is no new issue, pointing out that reforming the army and abolishing military conscription takes time, comparing Rome to something that was not built in a day, and ready to investigate the IO issue. Chirat retorted that he did not mention the Minister of Defense but showed the document signed by the Prime Minister, pointing out that if he wants…