Opposition Targets Anutin and Chaichanok for No-Confidence Debate

Khaosod•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The opposition coalition plans to file a no-confidence motion targeting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Minister Chaichanok Chidchob.

•Parit Wacharasindhu announced a no-confidence debate under Section 151 of the Constitution.
•The targets include Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaichanok Chidchob.
•Rangsiman Rome has been appointed as the lead coordinator to draft the motion.

•Parit Wacharasindhu provided an interview at the Parliament on September 2, 2026.
•Opposition parties, including the People's Party and Thai Ruam Phalang Party, agreed on September 1 to pursue a no-confidence motion under Section 151 of the Constitution.
•The opposition has confirmed the names of Anutin Charnvirakul and Chaichanok Chidchob as targets for the debate.
•Rangsiman Rome will lead a working group to coordinate with all opposition parties to gather names and prepare the motion within a few weeks.
•Parit Wacharasindhu expressed hope that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bhumjaithai Party will not use technicalities to block discussions on Senate collusion and local election fraud.
•Parit Wacharasindhu stated that the opposition believes the current government's continued tenure would cause further damage to the nation and its people.
•Parit Wacharasindhu noted that while the government holds a majority in Parliament, the goal of the debate is to present the truth to society.

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Parit Wacharasindhu(พริษฐ์ วัชรสินธุ)ℹ️

A list MP of the People's Party and Chairman of the Opposition Whip.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Chaichanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

The Minister of Digital Economy and Society.

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

A list MP of the People's Party and lead coordinator for the no-confidence motion.

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

A list MP and leader of the People's Party.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party in the opposition coalition.

Thai Ruam Phalang Party(พรรคไทรวมพลัง)

A political party that has joined the opposition coalition.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party associated with the Prime Minister.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the interview took place.

Constitution Section 151(รัฐธรรมนูญมาตรา 151)

The legal provision under which the no-confidence motion is being filed.