Thai Government Says Opposition Must Accept Appropriate Timeline for Impeachment Debate Amid APEC and ASEAN Summit Missions

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Tanakorn Wangboonkongwanchai of the Palang Pracharath Party stated that the government is willing to hold a full impeachment debate within an appropriate timeframe, but the opposition has insisted on demanding five days for the debate, preventing a conclusion. Prime Minister Anutin Charnviragool instructed ministers facing questions to postpone all duties and remain in Thailand. The government highlighted upcoming national priorities, including the 33rd APEC meeting in China, the 49th ASEAN Summit in the Philippines, and a visit by the Chinese leader, as reasons why a new suitable date must be found. Tanakorn noted that if the opposition had accepted a four-day framework initially, the issue would have been resolved long ago. He expressed confidence that an agreement will eventually be reached.