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Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra survives no-confidence vote in parliament

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday after securing enough support among the lawmakers to remain in office.
By Xinhua

BANGKOK, March 26: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday after securing enough support among the lawmakers to remain in office.



The no-confidence motion against Paetongtarn was rejected by 319 legislators, with 162 supporting it and seven abstaining from voting, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha announced in a televised broadcast of the parliamentary session.


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The no-confidence motion against Paetongtarn was initiated by the opposition, accusing Paetongtarn of a lack of ruling experience and ineffective governance.


This is the first time Paetongtarn has faced a no-confidence motion vote since taking office in September 2024. She was elected the country's 31st prime minister in August 2024 after winning a simple majority in a parliamentary vote.

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