Satit revealed that the opposition plans to file motions for no-confidence under both Sections 151 and 152, starting with a general debate before moving to detailed no-confidence motions. He affirmed that the Democrat Party will not accept coalition offers, even if they appear more appealing.
1 Sep 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Satit Wongnongtoey, party-list MP and Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party, speaking as part of the opposition coalition coordination committee (Opposition Whip) at the parliament, discussed the submission of motions to debate the government. He said the opposition will decide to submit both types of motions: a general debate under Section 152 and a no-confidence vote under Section 151, despite the government having been in office for only 4-5 months.
However, problems persist, including economic issues the Prime Minister has never addressed, instead deflecting to the Finance Minister. Particularly, Thailand’s economy is growing the slowest in ASEAN. Amid a fiscal crisis, the government focuses on distributing money to citizens—an issue itself—while the Prime Minister remains confused about policy direction. Conflicts remain on some matters, such as the data center project, which may involve conflicts of interest. Social and security issues are also serious, including safety of life and property. The biggest issue is government administration, including the establishment or dissolution of agencies and overall administrative capability.
Therefore, regarding many of these issues, we will first raise some in a non-vote general debate. The Prime Minister and government should not just focus on content creation, playing saxophone or volleyball gestures day after day. Because the country’s problems run deep and people suffer. Social media content cannot solve these issues; we must seriously address the country’s current problems and how to move forward to survive.
Satit added that corruption and administrative failures are key issues the opposition has gathered information on, to be used in upcoming no-confidence motions as stated by the opposition leader. This week, the opposition will clarify submission plans before an official press conference.
Preliminary discussions indicate the opposition will submit a general debate motion before the no-confidence motion. Currently, there are many major issues, including budget bill debates on 7-9 September for the 2027 fiscal year in the second and third readings. On 14 September, the Election Commission (EC) has a significant agenda regarding the Senate rigging case, which the opposition is collaboratively monitoring. Regardless of the outcome, the opposition will continue its efforts. September is already busy with major matters, so the no-confidence motions may be submitted in October or November, with about half of December also available. This is within the 70-day period to select the dates for submitting the no-confidence motions.
“Based on opposition numbers, overthrowing the government in parliament is impossible. However, this government has many weaknesses and unresolved issues. Their work lacks clarity, relying on content creation and influencers to boost popularity, and resorting to giveaways. When facing fiscal crisis, they fail to act and resort to mere performances, as seen. We must speak the truth. Whether the government survives depends on facts and governance results. If exposed and unable to explain, their position is difficult,” Satit said.
When asked about Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inviting Democrat Party leader and party-list MP Abhisit Vejjajiva to dine with the PM, saying it’s tastier than eating at the Pullman Hotel before the next election, Satit said that while it could be seen as a peace offering, the Democrat Party currently rejects any coalition offers. He emphasized the country needs an effective opposition. If the ruling majority government merely performs without addressing core problems or producing tangible results beyond borrowing and giveaways, it’s time for a strong opposition. The party is committed to serious work, not just opposing to join government later.
When pressed on chances in the next election, Satit replied that the date of the next election is uncertain. Currently, the Democrat Party holds only 21 seats. If next time they have more MPs, then they will consider their direction. The next election is still far off, with many new political equations emerging, so there is no need to speculate now.