Annual Thai censure debate centers on Thaksin Shinawatra’s political role

Annual Thai censure debate centers on Thaksin Shinawatra's political role Annual Thai censure debate centers on Thaksin Shinawatra's political role

BANGKOK — Thailand’s main opposition People’s Party used a two-day parliament censure debate to question Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about her father Thaksin Shinawatra’s influence on the government.

The prime minister easily survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, 319-162, but the debate allowed the opposition to air in the legislature allegations that have dogged Paetongtarn over her seven-month tenure.