Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived her first no-confidence motion, after parliament voted on 26 March to keep her in office. The government coalition remains united despite friction between Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai, while the main opposition People's Party is facing significant institutional constraints.

During the no-confidence debate on Monday night (24 March), People's Party MP Romadon Panjor blamed the Prime Minister's incompetence and lack of political will for the escalation of violence in Thailand's Deep South.

After two days of debate, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will remain in office as parliament voted 319 to 162 against the no-confidence motion.

During a no-confidence debate on Monday (24 March), two MPs from the People’s Party blamed Thailand's soaring electricity bills on the government’s overpayment for energy from companies linked to the Shinawatra family.

During the no-confidence debate yesterday (24 March), People’s Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn accused Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of tax fraud, alleging that she did not pay taxes when receiving shares from members of her family.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn is now facing the first no-confidence motion since she assumed office in August 2024. The opposition is taking aim at Paetongtarn for her lack of leadership and perceived incompetence, the government's failure at improving the economy and implementing reforms, and the influence former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra - Paetongtarn's father - over Paetongtarn and her administration.

<p>A hardline royalist activist launched a legal action on Monday against an opposition party for voicing concern during a recent parliamentary debate over the indiscriminate use of the royal defamation law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On 4 September, protesters gathered in front of the Swiss Embassy on Wireless Road for a planned march to the King Vajiravudh statue in Lumpini Park to call for monarchy reform, the resignation of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the immediate rollout of quality vaccines and a social welfare for all.</p>

<p>Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, a Move Forward MP, has released voice clips, videos and documents regarding military operations creating fake social media accounts to conduct information warfare against the people and close monitoring of those seen as the Prime Minister&rsquo;s political enemies.</p>

<p>10 ministers, including prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, survived Saturday&rsquo;s (20 February) no-confidence vote despite the efforts of the opposition parties, stirring up public disappointment.</p>