Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha survives a no-confidence vote in parliament, passing his last major test ahead of a general election due within the next 11 months
Prayuth, who is also defence minister, was accused of spying on political dissidents by using Pegasus spyware, and of misusing the country’s budget.
Saturday's live televised vote count showed the former army chief, who came to power initially in a 2014 coup, had secured the required votes needed to succeed, guaranteeing his place as premier until his term ends in March next year.No targeted Cabinet ministers have ever been ousted by no-confidence voting in Thailand’s parliamentary history. Prayuth, 68, came to power during a 2014 coup and was later elected in 2019 general elections.
The opposition also accused Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of legalising cannabis without proper controls.
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