Bangkok (VNA) - The Bhumjaithai Party (Thai Pride Party) has voiced confidence ahead of a no-confidence motion from Pheu Thai, insisting that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s one-and-a-half-month-old administration has been effective in handling the nation's difficulties.
The Party’s spokeswoman Nan Boonthida Somchai said on November 16 that her party is ready to respond to Pheu Thai's upcoming no-confidence motion.
She said Anutin has no concerns regarding the matter, adding he views the move as well within the Pheu Thai Party’s rights, and believes his time in office has not caused any damage to the country, contrary to what critics believe.
According to the spokesperson, the PM’s early actions, particularly on the economic front, have been positively received by entrepreneurs.
The government's “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme has generated a big economic boost, with strong public demand for a second phase, which is expected to be launched soon, she said.
Asked about the issue of US tariffs, which will be one of key points in the upcoming censure debate in the House of Representatives, Nan said updates on the situation are arriving almost hourly and urged Pheu Thai not to judge from one report, adding time-zone delays affect communication.
Meanwhile, Pheu Thai spokesman Suksit Srichomkwan said his party is fully prepared to submit a no-confidence motion./.
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