Thai Opposition to File No-Confidence Motion by Month's End
Thailand's opposition parties are set to submit a no-confidence motion against the government by the end of September. Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is among the targeted ministers, with issues like alleged irregularities in local recruitment exams and Senate elections expected to be debated.
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