But govt making it through the upcoming censure debate could well be a different storyPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha speaks during a budget bill debate in Parliament on Thursday. The initial passage of the budget bill was said by some observers to be a key first step in the government's bid to remain in power. House committee seats are important to small parties, particularly the committee vetting the budget bill, he said. Committee members scrutinising the budget bill, particularly those from the coalition government parties can push for allocations to their constituencies, he said. "Some Pheu Thai MPs also voted for the bill, which shows they may want to leave Pheu Thai.

Source: Bangkok Post June 04, 2022 15:08 UTC