Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra successfully navigated a no-confidence vote in parliament following an intense two-day debate. The opposition criticized her for alleged undue influence from her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, and accused her administration of economic mismanagement.
In the 500-member House of Representatives, a total of 319 lawmakers opposed the no-confidence motion against Paetongtarn effectively defeating the bid. The main opposition People’s Party had initiated the motion, garnering support from 162 members.
Throughout the debate, Thaksin’s purported “outside influence” on Paetongtarn’s government was a focal point, with allegations of mishandling economic, security, and foreign policy matters. Opposition lawmakers claimed that the 38-year-old PM lacked proper qualifications and operated merely as a stand-in for a family member, though they avoided directly naming Thaksin.
