Bangkok: Mr. Thepthai Senapong, a former MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat, has called for an end to disputes over three contentious issues concerning the Anutin government’s censure case. Posting on his Facebook page, “Thepthai – Talking about Politics,” he emphasized that disagreements should cease following the questioning.
According to Thai News Agency, the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Bhumjaithai Party and the Prachachon Party to support Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stirred political controversy. The Prachachon Party has not taken up any government position, prompting criticism of its political stance and questioning its role as either an opposition party or a government supporter. The Pheu Thai Party, frustrated by its inability to form the core government, has consistently derided the Prachachon Party, showcasing its role as a vengeful entity.
Recent analysis suggests that Anutin’s government could face dissolution before January 31, 2026, as the opposition parties, notably the Pheu Thai Party and the Prachachon Party, contemplate a no-confidence motion. Observers note a shift in power dynamics between the parties, with some questioning Pheu Thai’s willingness to challenge Anutin’s government. The People’s Party faces a similar challenge regarding whether it will submit a no-confidence motion, given its aspirations for constitutional amendments as outlined in the MoA.
The opposition parties, Pheu Thai and Prachachon, appear to be holding back from announcing a no-confidence motion despite several pressing issues, including the suppression of scam and call center gangs, accountability for appointing ministers linked to such gangs, and unresolved Thai-Cambodian border issues. Any move to submit a no-confidence motion on these matters could prompt Anutin Charnvirakul to dissolve Parliament immediately. Thepthai argues that if both parties perceive these issues as significant and wish to act decisively as the opposition, they should jointly submit a no-confidence motion, thereby determining the Anutin government’s future.