PM Anutin to Meet Coalition Members Before No-Confidence Motion

Thairath•Politics•14h ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans meetings with cabinet members and coalition MPs to strengthen relationships ahead of a no-confidence debate.

•Anutin Charnvirakul announced plans for two separate discussion groups: one for the cabinet and one for coalition MPs.
•The meetings aim to build closer relationships as the coalition has worked together for 6 months without informal social gatherings.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that ministers are already preparing and planning for the upcoming no-confidence motion.
•The announcement was made on August 26, 2026, at the Parliament building.

•On August 25, discussions were held regarding a cabinet meeting prior to the no-confidence debate.
•Anutin Charnvirakul intends to invite all cabinet ministers for a meeting, followed by a meeting with MPs from all coalition parties.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated the meetings are to strengthen relationships and cooperation since the coalition has worked for 6 months without having time to eat together outside of formal meetings.
•Anutin Charnvirakul denied that these gatherings are for checking the ministers' homework, describing them as opportunities to build familiarity among the 35 people working together.
•Anutin Charnvirakul asserted that all government ministers are already preparing and planning for the no-confidence motion.
•Anutin Charnvirakul mentioned that Pol. Gen. Ruthapol Naowarat, Minister of Justice, had to handle media questions alone on August 25.
•Anutin Charnvirakul indicated that he is comfortable handling daily questions from the media despite criticisms of the government.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

"Oh, no need to instruct the ministers. Every minister in my government does everything, does their homework, and plans ahead constantly."

โอ้ ไม่ต้องกำชับรัฐมนตรี รัฐมนตรีรัฐบาลผมทุกคนทำทุกอย่าง ทำการบ้าน วางแผนล่วงหน้าไปข้างหน้าอยู่ตลอด

Anutin Charnvirakul

"They ask me every day. They probably think I like it."

ก็ถามผมอยู่ทุกวัน เขาคงเห็นว่าผมชอบมั้ง

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Ruthapol Naowarat(รุทธพล เนาวรัตน์)

The Minister of Justice.

Parliament Building(อาคารรัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview on August 26, 2026.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where ministers sometimes meet Anutin Charnvirakul for lunch and work discussions.