Politics

Thailand’s opposition has filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 ministers, alleging corruption, abuse of power and mismanagement.

Thailand’s opposition motion has 145 signatures and covers alleged Senate selection corruption, recruitment exams and the handling of floods.

Opposition leaders expect to file this week, with Anutin potentially targeted as interior minister and alleged Senate collusion among the planned debate topics.

Anutin sets four priorities covering THB9,000 relief payments, clean-up work, utility restoration and heavy rain preparations in 14 southern provinces.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul directs provincial governors to drain reservoirs as Thailand braces for fresh downpours and high coastal tides

Systemic failures in managing the 2026 inundation have turned flood mitigation into a decisive political battleground for Thailand’s major parties

Bhumjaithai proposes routing alcohol and tobacco levies from Thai PBS, ThaiHealth, sports and elderly funds to the Treasury to support fiscal stability and discipline.

The Thai PBS bill cites fiscal discipline, while Nation TV questions whether annual budget approval could expose the broadcaster to political pressure.

Thailand’s Transport Ministry will consider reviewing ground-handling concessions after an MP demanded compensation over Thai Airways’ service failures.

The Cabinet approves another year of measures under the Internal Security Act in four southern border provinces to maintain public safety and continuity in local administration.

Prime Minister Anutin visits flood-hit Sai Mai, pledges special assistance for Bangkok and coordinates pumps, supplies and electricity repairs for residents.

Cabinet approves a THB165 billion Chai Nat–Pa Sak–Gulf of Thailand flood diversion canal and sets aside over THB4 billion for nationwide flood relief.

Bangkok’s severe floods have intensified scrutiny of the government’s disaster response, while NIDA Poll shows support for Anutin and Bhumjaithai falling before the crisis.