Phiphat confirms he is ready to face the opposition's no-confidence debate after being listed as one of the 18 ministers the opposition plans to challenge. He states he is prepared to clarify all issues based on facts, expressing no concern and never avoiding problems.
On 9 October 2026, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, commented on being named among 18 individuals the opposition intends to submit no-confidence motions against under Section 151. He said this is normal for heads of large ministries. The Ministry of Transport is prepared to undergo scrutiny and questioning from opposition Members of Parliament regarding the ministry's performance, its cost-effectiveness, correctness, and transparency.
However, the details of which issues the opposition will raise remain unknown, though it is certain some will relate to the Ministry of Transport since his name is included among those targeted. They await the Speaker of Parliament to include the motion on the agenda and clarify the official debate schedule and duration for each side's discussion.
Discussions will determine how many hours the opposition will have to debate, how much time the government can use to respond, and the Cabinet’s timeframe for answering questions before officially announcing the details.
Mr. Phiphat said he is always ready to explain to the opposition. If there are any doubts or issues to clarify, they can ask, and he will respond to all points supported by facts and data. However, if allegations or questions are not based on facts, he may not be able to answer due to lack of information to explain untrue matters.
When asked if he was worried about the no-confidence debate, Mr. Phiphat said that entering political life means facing such scrutiny is part of the process. The opposition must examine what the government and each ministry have done for the people and whether the results justify the salaries paid from taxpayers’ money, including whether duties and meeting attendance justify the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly allowances received.
Mr. Phiphat reiterated that these are questions political officeholders must be able to answer. He welcomes the scrutiny and has never avoided problems. He urged the opposition to base their questions on facts so he can respond straightforwardly, and he will only answer points supported by facts.