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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Survives No-Confidence Vote

Paetongtarn Shinawatra received 319 votes against her in a Parliament no-confidence vote amid criticism of her leadership and alleged family influence.

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  2. Thailand prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

    The motion also comes at a time where public confidence in her government has been low.

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  3. Thai PM Survives No-Confidence Vote After Thaksin Scrutiny

    The censure debate was the biggest test for the ruling coalition consisting of several pro-royalist and military-backed parties that was cobbled together to thwart a pro-reformist party that emerged as a surprise election winner in 2023.

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Updated: Mar 26th, 2025, 4:00 AM ET

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived her first no-confidence vote in Parliament, with 319 votes against and 162 for. Opposition lawmakers accused her of mismanagement and of being unduly influenced by her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. They highlighted failures in addressing economic challenges and corruption allegations. Despite the criticisms, the vote's outcome suggests her government remains stable, with a coalition that supports her leadership. Public confidence in her administration is currently low, reflecting ongoing political tensions in Thailand.

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  • Paetongtarn's government received mixed support from Parliament, underscoring political divisions.

  • Concerns have been raised regarding the influence of Thaksin on Paetongtarn's administration.

  • The opposition is capitalizing on economic dissatisfaction to challenge the government.

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