Bangkok: Parit Wacharasindhu, a prominent figure from the People's Party and chairman of the opposition whip, has confirmed that he will submit a no-confidence motion against the government during the next parliamentary session. According to Thai News Agency, this motion, which requires a vote under Article 151 of the Constitution, is set to be introduced once Parliament reconvenes at the end of August. The agenda will initially focus on the second and third readings of the 2027 budget bill, anticipated to occur in September. Parit emphasized the significance of the no-confidence debate, asserting it will cover critical corruption allegations, including the collusion case involving senators. The opposition, holding a quota for one no-confidence debate annually, plans to utilize it between March 2026 and March 2027. He confirmed that the debate would address issues such as cheating on local government exams, the TH-AI passport project, and the emergency decree concerning the borrowing of 400 billion baht fo r energy structure transition. Since the closure of the last parliamentary session, People's Party MPs have been tasked with collecting information for the upcoming no-confidence motion. Many have begun submitting their findings to the party's central office, preparing for the significant debate ahead. Parit highlighted the gravity of the collusion case, noting its potential to trigger this no-confidence debate. The case involves government members, including cabinet ministers, marking it as a substantial corruption issue that the opposition intends to tackle in the forthcoming sessions.
