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Thai Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid Allegations of Family Influence

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is challenged in parliament as opposition claims she's mismanaging Thailand under her father's influence.

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  1. Thailand's PM faces a no-confidence vote over alleged influence by her father

    Paetongtarn, who took office last year, is expected to survive her first no-confidence vote on Wednesday with the backing of her ruling coalition that makes up the majority of the House of Representatives.

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  2. Thailand's prime minister faces a no-confidence vote over alleged influence by her father

    Paetongtarn heads the Pheu Thai Party, the latest in a string of populist parties affiliated with Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 military coup, fled into exile and recently returned to Thailand.

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Updated: Mar 24th, 2025, 8:53 AM ET

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In a parliamentary no-confidence motion, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused by the opposition of mismanagement and allowing her father, former PM Thaksin, undue influence. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, opposition leader, criticizes her response to economic issues and governance failures while alleging the ruling coalition serves family interests. Despite these claims, Shinawatra is expected to survive the motion due to majority support. The political backdrop includes Thaksin's controversial return from exile and ongoing divides in Thai politics between rural supporters and urban conservatives.

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  • Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces no-confidence vote due to allegations of undue influence from her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, and mismanagement of the country.

  • Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut criticizes Paetongtarn for failing to tackle critical issues like economic decline, corruption, and air pollution, asserting her administration serves her family's interests.

  • Despite opposition claims, Paetongtarn is expected to survive the no-confidence vote with the backing of her ruling coalition.

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