Censure debate may take place in late July: chief coalition whip

Censure debate may be held in late July, says coalition whip, urging Bhumjaithai not to rush into its new opposition role.

The head of the coalition's coordination committee for parliamentary affairs said on Wednesday that a censure debate could be held in late July.

Wisut Chai-aroon, the chief government whip, said the coalition whips would need to consult with the Cabinet before reaching an agreement with opposition whips on the dates for the debate.

He was responding to the Bhumjaithai Party’s announcement that it would begin its role as an opposition party by submitting a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on July 3.Shortly after exiting the coalition, Bhumjaithai declared on Tuesday that it would submit the motion once Parliament reconvenes on July 3.

Wisut stressed that the opposition cannot unilaterally set the debate dates, as they must be jointly agreed upon by both sides’ whips and the Cabinet.

“The debate could be held at the end of the month or during the third or fourth week of July,” he said.

He added that Bhumjaithai should remain calm and not rush into its new opposition role.

(2025/06/25-00:00)