Anutin countered Teng Natthapong, saying he is uninformed after criticizing the government’s failed budget use to resolve southern unrest, and questioned how a government could exist without courage. He suggested parliamentary mechanisms like interpellations to summon ministers for questioning.
At 10:00 a.m. on 4 September 2026 at the Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chanvirakul addressed criticism by Natthapong Rueangpanyawut, List MP and leader of the People’s Party, who claimed the government failed in budgeting to resolve issues in the southern border provinces. The Prime Minister laughed and said Natthapong is uninformed; the government would never misuse budgets and fail. The government must use all national budgets efficiently, with careful planning, not spending recklessly as if money is just in one’s pocket. Natthapong does not understand this.
When asked about Natthapong urging the Prime Minister to show political courage in solving problems, the Prime Minister laughed again and said how could a government exist without courage? He asked the media not to ask questions that provoke back-and-forth disputes, noting that the parliamentary system exists to provide oversight. Natthapong can summon ministers to answer questions or submit motions, and if there is doubt, submit general or no-confidence debates. Thus, clarification should occur between those with doubts and those who must clarify, allowing direct dialogue. Asking one person here and another there leads to mixed messages, and it is unclear if what is said is true.