{
  "id": 13502874,
  "title": "Govt figures unfazed by debate plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/govt-figures-unfazed-by-debate-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T18:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post",
    "slug": "bangkok-post",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3335024/govt-figures-unfazed-by-debate-plan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas dismissed concerns over being named in a planned no-confidence debate, stating he had done nothing wrong. The opposition accused him of failing to address the economic crisis and grey capital, but Ekniti claimed he was ready to answer questions on all issues. The censure motion, targeting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 17 other cabinet members from the ruling Bhumjaithai Party, was submitted to the House Speaker last week. The motion accused Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Transport Minister, of being involved in alleged Senate election manipulation and interfering with investigations into a case. The opposition, comprising 145 MPs, excluding those from the Klatham Party, aimed to expose what they called the \"blue regime,\" referring to the BJT. House Speaker Sophon Zarum said the House Secretariat would verify the motion's legitimacy before informing the cabinet and scheduling the debate. Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthumjaroen declined to comment on the allegations against him, which include setting a poor example, lacking discipline, favoring allies, and malfeasance. Anutin dismissed speculation that the Pheu Thai Party was excluded from the motion to create divisions within the governing bloc, expressing confidence that coalition MPs would back the government. He also denied any deal with the Klatham Party and said the government was prepared to face opposition questions. Anutin credited the opposition for its advice, stating that the administration would seriously address concerns, rectify shortcomings, and be ready to answer criticism.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas on Saturday brushed aside concerns after being named in the planned no-confidence debate, saying he had done nothing wrong as an official.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}