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Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote

Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote

Coalition appears secure but protest movement vows to keep up pressure

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gestures as Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon (left) looks on following the no-confidence vote on Saturday morning in Parliamant. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Saturday after a four-day debate in which the opposition criticised his government for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, the economy and alleged corruption.

The no-confidence motion against the premier was rejected by 272 lawmakers, while 206 supported it, according to a televised broadcast of the proceedings in parliament on Saturday.

Nine other ministers also…

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