Thai House of Representatives Convenes for Regular Session, No-Confidence Debate Postponed
The Thai House of Representatives will convene for a regular session on October 28-29. However, the no-confidence debate against the Prime Minister and cabinet, proposed by the opposition, has been postponed due to a lack of agreement on scheduling between the government and opposition. The cabinet has indicated readiness for debate from October 26-29, with a vote on October 30.
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