Akkharadet criticized the opposition's walkout, saying increasing the debate time to four days is still insufficient. He urged them not to cling solely to their own demands and called for less stubbornness. He also pointed out that the walkout raises suspicion over whether the opposition has the necessary data and evidence to proceed with the no-confidence debate.
On 23 October 2026, Akkharadet Wongpitakroj, MP for Ratchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party and government whip, addressed the opposition coalition's walkout from the House coordination committee meeting (the three-party whip meeting) and responded to statements by Parit Watcharasindhu, opposition list MP from the People’s Party and opposition whip leader, as well as Rangsiman Rome, opposition list MP from the People’s Party, who said the government’s allocated time for the no-confidence debate was inappropriate. Akkharadet said the government had already increased the opposition's time from three to four days. Although the opposition wanted five days, appropriateness must be considered.
Akkharadet explained that the prime minister and ministers have responsibilities managing government affairs, with the prime minister needing to travel abroad. Both the legislative and executive branches play important roles in advancing the country. Therefore, the opposition should reduce stubbornness and consider balance instead of focusing solely on their own demands. The government is not being obstinate but seeks a balanced compromise, settling at four days.
Akkharadet also responded to Rangsiman’s claim that the opposition received less debate time than during Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government. He said the fact is that the current government has allocated more time than under Prayut, offering approximately 45–48 hours for the debate, whereas in Prayut’s tenure the opposition mostly had only around 30 hours.
He stated that giving the opposition four days is already a suitable time allocation. The opposition should prioritize the interests of the public and the nation because insisting only on their own demands without considering appropriateness ultimately causes the public and country to lose out.
Akkharadet added that walking out of the meeting does not improve the situation. He could not help but suspect this move might be an attempt to delay the no-confidence debate, which was expected to occur in October, pushing it to November because the opposition is unprepared.
"If the opposition were ready for the no-confidence debate, they could proceed immediately. Trying to stall raises the question of whether the opposition lacks readiness or sufficient evidence and information to debate the ministers who have already had motions submitted against them," Akkharadet said.