Anutin said it is difficult to finalize a new date for the no-confidence debate because ministers have busy schedules. He pointed out that next week is the most suitable and convenient time and left the decision to the Speaker of the House to set the date.
On 24 Oct 2026 at Sanam Luang, Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said in an interview regarding the no-confidence debate that it is still possible to hold the debate. He confirmed the government’s position depends on the Speaker of the House. Both sides have already held meetings, but there are unresolved issues. Whatever the Speaker decides will be final.
When asked about the Prime Minister’s busy schedule in November, he replied that one should ask the Speaker of the House.
When asked if the opposition wants the Speaker to notify the Cabinet about their available time for the debate, the Prime Minister said that, in truth, next week is the most convenient for the Cabinet. They are ready starting Monday, and most ministers, especially those facing the debate, are in the country. All other work has been postponed. Since the opposition refuses to agree on their preferred date, the government must find a new date, which is difficult. There are important meetings like the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, and the 49th ASEAN Summit in Metro Manila, Philippines. The Chinese Premier will visit Thailand, and there will be a joint working group meeting with the OECD Secretary-General. He emphasized that if there is time, next week is best, as they believe an agreement can be reached. Even the Cabinet meeting has been moved to Monday morning, 26 Oct, to add an extra day for debate, but since that did not happen, they must find another date.
When asked again if the Prime Minister still has time available, he said it is difficult.
When asked about a potential timeframe, the Prime Minister said he does not know because each minister has commitments. As far as he knows, everyone has postponed their schedules waiting for next week. It is up to the Speaker of the House now, who has said the decision is theirs.
When asked if there is a chance the no-confidence debate will not happen, the Prime Minister replied he does not know because the government is ready and wants everything to be concluded.