Opposition gives censure plan timeline

Opposition gives censure plan timeline

Debate to come after organic law changes

The opposition plans to table a no-confidence motion against the government after the amendments to two organic laws crucial for conducting a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.

The amendments need to clear parliament before a vote of no-confidence takes place, so the planned censure debate is likely to be held in late June or early July, Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew said on Monday.

A parliamentary committee examining the amendments is expected to submit them to parliament on May 24.

Dr Cholnan said a no-confidence debate is not the only tool the opposition has against the coalition government which will lack the legitimacy to carry on if the Budget Bill for the 2023 fiscal year is…