BANGKOK, Aug 31 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived at the parliament for a censure debate and confirmed he was ready for it.
In the no-confidence debate, the opposition targeted Gen Prayut and five other ministers for allegedly poor national administration and inefficient responses to COVID-19 outbreaks. The debate was set from today until Sept 3 between 9am and 12.30am, except on Sept 3 when it was expected to be concluded at 9pm. The vote will happen at 10am on Sept 4.
During the debate that will last 58 hours and 30 minutes, opposition parties will have 40 hours and coalition parties 18 hours and 30 minutes including 14 hours for cabinet ministers. (TNA)