Thai PM Anutin and 17 Ministers Face Parliamentary Censure After Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 13, 2026: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 other ministers in his government are facing parliamentary criticism after the opposition filed a motion seeking a no-confidence debate against the 18 senior officials under Article 151 of Thailand's Constitution. According to BBC Thai, the opposition raised multiple shortcomings in the government's leadership and management of the country, and said it must be held accountable for issues affecting citizens.

In the motion, the opposition alleged that the 18 ministers have fallen short in performing their duties and raised concerns related to integrity, the use of power, and the provision of benefits to themselves or their factions. The opposition also raised suspicions involving grey-capital networks, interference in independent institutions and the justice process, and issues that could undermine the system of checks on government power.

Beyond governance, the opposition criticised the government's handling of economic problems and rising prices, which have placed pressure on people's livelihoods. The opposition claimed the government has not been able to resolve key problems as expected, while certain capital groups have benefited from the public budget. These issues were cited as reasons to push for scrutiny of the performance of the Prime Minister and the relevant ministers through the parliamentary mechanism.

The filing reflects rising political confrontation between the government of Anutin and the opposition, with the parliamentary debate set to become an opportunity for both sides to present their arguments publicly. The no-confidence motion does not mean Anutin or the 17 other ministers will immediately leave office, as the outcome depends on the procedure and a parliamentary vote under the Constitution. The situation therefore remains one of awaiting the debate.

Source: BBC Thai

https://www.bbc.com/thai/articles/cq98zlw8zpw8o

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Reported by The Khmer Today