Bangkok: Mr. Sutin Khlangsaeng, MP for the Pheu Thai Party, expressed his views on the recent no-confidence debate against the prime minister, describing it as lacking in interest despite public anticipation for a dramatic showdown. He acknowledged frequent protests, attributing them to provocative and exaggerated presentations by the debaters, yet believed the debate could conclude within the day.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sutin commented on the overall atmosphere of the debate, noting that the first day proceeded peacefully with some protests adding color, which he considered typical. He pointed out that the protests often occurred during provocative debates involving MPs like Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn and Mr. Natcha Boonchaiinsawat from the Prachachon Party. While some issues discussed were familiar, like electricity costs and air pollution, new topics such as taxes and the Khao Yai land issue emerged, though they lacked credible allegations against the prime minister.
Mr. Sutin remarked that the opposition had well-organized content, citing Mr. Panus Wacharasindhu from the Prachachon Party. However, he believed the charges were minor and didn't rise to the level of a no-confidence motion. He also mentioned Mr. Kanwee Sipsang of the Thammarat Party, who presented a focused argument on the voluntary return of Uyghurs, to which the Deputy Prime Minister responded with refuting information.
Mr. Sutin observed that the Prime Minister responded with maturity, maintaining composure and a controlled tone. He praised several ministers, including Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga and Mr. Ekkanat Promphan, for their effective responses, which demonstrated the coalition's unity and the government's stability under the Prime Minister's leadership.
Addressing criticisms of the Prime Minister's limited responses, Mr. Sutin suggested it was a strategic choice, as he awaited new issues rather than prolonging existing ones. He also mentioned Mr. Paradorn Prisananantakul, the 2nd Deputy Speaker, who frequently warned members during protests, noting that excessive protests resulted in time wastage amid provocative debates. Ultimately, Mr. Sutin anticipated that the opposition would not exhaust their allotted time and that the debate would reach its conclusion today.