US Senate · Thai Examiner
PM says he can explain. Denies power over impartial agencies as a no confidence motion is filed in House
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Key facts
- A ฿1.9 billion wealth and offshore gambling controversy has also embroiled two ministers
- Thailand’s ฿898.8 billion fiscal deficit and devastating floods add to the pressure
- Anutin’s government faces a 145-MP challenge amid exam fraud, Senate collusion, offshore gambling and floods
- Opposition files no-confidence motion against Anutin as 145 MPs challenge the government over misconduct
- Local government exam fraud involving 5,925 candidates raises scrutiny after three suspects are freed
- Three suspects walk free after 84-day remand expires before NACC completes local government fraud case
Summary
### Anutin’s government faces a 145-MP challenge amid exam fraud, Senate collusion, offshore gambling and floods. Three suspects have been freed after the NACC missed a deadline. The PM vows to explain everything, backed by a firm parliamentary majority.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 ministers face a fierce no-confidence challenge from 145 opposition MPs. Three suspects have walked free in a massive examination fraud scandal involving 5,925 candidates. Meanwhile, 26 senators face proceedings over suspected election collusion, while senior Bhumjaithai figures were excluded. A ฿1.9 billion wealth and offshore gambling controversy has also embroiled two ministers.
Thailand’s opposition has launched a sweeping parliamentary attack on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 Cabinet ministers. The no-confidence motion comes amid fresh corruption controversies, economic weakness and widespread anger over flooding.