Rangsiman Rome Says No-Confidence Talks Stall Over 5-Day Demand

Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party, disclosed the current status following a meeting of the joint coordination committee of the House of Representatives, known as the whip, which convened to set meeting dates and allocate time for a general debate to pass a vote of no-confidence against individual ministers under Section 151. He stated that no definitive conclusion has been reached regarding the dates and schedule.

The primary sticking point is the duration of the debate. The Cabinet maintains that the opposition's requested 5-day timeframe is unfeasible, whereas the opposition argues that a shorter 3-day window is inadequate for thoroughly questioning the large roster of officials.

Rangsiman added that because the Cabinet rejected the 5-day proposal, the opposition must now review and potentially adjust its stance if compromises are required to move the parliamentary process forward.

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"The opposition's requirement is 5 days. The problem is the Cabinet says 5 days is not possible. Therefore, if we have to negotiate to reduce it or if our time is squeezed, we need to go back and discuss and adjust this matter."

Rangsiman Rome

To resolve the scheduling dispute, Mallika Jiraphanwanich, the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, has scheduled another meeting for all parties to discuss and finalize the debate timeline on October 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM.