Don't rush censure bid, BJT told

PP wants talks before any motion is filed

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

The opposition People's Party (PP) appears reluctant to join the Bhumjaithai Party's swift move in seeking a no-confidence debate against embattled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra immediately after parliament reconvenes on July 3.

Before Bhumjaithai can proceed with its censure debate plan, it needs to discuss with the other parties the reasons why it believes a no-confidence motion is now required, Parit Wacharasindhu, a PP list-MP and party spokesman, said yesterday. Some observers say the party could lack the numbers to proceed unless it can convince other parties, some of which want to wait for the cabinet reshuffle.

Bhumjaithai, now in opposition after withdrawing from the government following the leak of Ms Paetongtarn's controversial phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, announced on Tuesday its intention to file a no-confidence motion against the PM over her leadership and handling of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.