Paetongtarn Shinawatra remains in power after defeating a no-confidence vote in parliament, despite opposition claims of nepotism and mismanagement. She denied accusations of securing preferential treatment for her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra overcame a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, resisting an opposition-led effort that accused her of acting under the influence of her father, former leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
After a two-day debate where critics questioned her leadership and experience, lawmakers rejected the motion with 319 votes against, 162 in favor, and seven abstentions.
Paetongtarn thanked her supporters, writing on Facebook that both supportive and opposing votes would serve as motivation for her and her cabinet to continue their work for the country.
Thaksin, a key yet polarizing figure in Thai politics, returned in 2023 after 15 years in exile. He briefly served time for corruption and abuse of power before receiving a royal pardon, sparking speculation about a secret political arrangement.
Admired by millions of working-class Thais but opposed by the conservative elite, Thaksin remains a contentious figure.
Paetongtarn assumed leadership last year, heading a coalition government under the Pheu Thai party after Srettha Thavisin was removed by court order.
During the debate, opposition lawmaker Rangsiman Rome accused her of orchestrating special treatment for her father, alleging she made a secret deal to ensure he avoided prison.
Paetongtarn rejected the claims, emphasizing that she took office months after her father’s pardon.
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A U.S. district judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of the suspect in a recent firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns over due process and potential irreparable harm.
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A U.S. federal judge ruled Wednesday that hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under an 18th-century wartime law must be granted the right to challenge their detention—dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown.
Canadian manufacturers and union leaders are warning of job losses and sales disruptions after the U.S. raised tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, prompting Ottawa to prepare retaliatory measures.
A U.S. federal judge ruled Wednesday that hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under an 18th-century wartime law must be granted the right to challenge their detention—dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown.
Canadian manufacturers and union leaders are warning of job losses and sales disruptions after the U.S. raised tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, prompting Ottawa to prepare retaliatory measures.
The Government of Ghana has signed a $2 billion memorandum of understanding with key energy partners to extend oil production licenses for the Jubilee and TEN fields through 2040, aiming to boost output, increase gas supply, and drive infrastructure development.
Reddit has taken legal action against AI startup Anthropic, accusing the company of unlawfully scraping content from its platform to train the Claude AI chatbot, despite public promises to avoid such practices. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, marks a major escalation in the ongoing battle over
A U.S. district judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of the suspect in a recent firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns over due process and potential irreparable harm.
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