Paetongtarn Shinawatra Faces No-Confidence Vote: Testing Coalition's Strength
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to face a no-confidence vote, testing her coalition's unity. Despite allegations of economic mismanagement and nepotism, she is expected to survive the vote. Her 11-party alliance remains stable, and the opposition has primarily targeted her connections with her controversial father.
Devdiscourse News Desk | 26 Mar 2025, 05:34 AM
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest premier at 38, stands at the center of a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, after enduring a rigorous questioning by opposition members in parliament.
Accusations against her include economic mismanagement and allowing her father, a former premier, to influence governance. The latter has been a focal point for the opposition People's Party, who criticize her close connections with him.
The Prime Minister's coalition currently holds 320 of the 500 lower house seats, ensuring her majority. Analysts predict she will withstand the vote, despite the fierce debate over her leadership and family ties.
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