Suphajee welcomes no-confidence motion naming 18 ministers
Suphajee says she is ready to answer questions about Thailand's economy and a durian-selling livestream in a parliamentary no-confidence debate.
- Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has welcomed being named in an opposition no-confidence motion.
- She views the potential debate as an opportunity to explain her work and the government's economic management to the public.
- Suphajee is prepared to answer questions on topics including economic performance and a durian-selling livestream.
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said on Thursday (October 8) that she welcomed the opposition's no-confidence motion naming her among 18 ministers, viewing a potential debate in the House of Representatives as an opportunity to explain her work to the public.
Suphajee said she had not yet seen the motion, filed under Section 151 of the Constitution, but was neither alarmed nor opposed to being included. She was prepared to clarify economic figures and answer questions about her durian-selling livestream.
Suphajee expects scrutiny of Thailand's economic performance
Suphajee said the opposition had a legitimate role in scrutinising the government's economic management, including whether growth was heading in the desired direction.
"It is the opposition's duty to ask questions, and the government's duty to answer," Suphajee said, adding that being named in the motion was not unexpected.
The minister said she could address questions about economic growth falling short of expectations or government targets going unmet, pointing to obstacles she believed were already familiar to the public.
Suphajee added that the government had to adapt to circumstances beyond its control, including natural disasters and wars, and manage their consequences.
Suphajee ready to explain durian-selling livestream
Suphajee said she would welcome questions about her durian-selling livestream if the opposition raised the issue during the no-confidence debate.
She maintained that durian sales in 2026 had been significantly stronger than in 2025 despite difficult circumstances.
Suphajee also said she had no particular preference about whether she faced a no-confidence debate and remained willing to answer whatever questions opposition lawmakers raised.
