Thai Opposition Demands Five-Day Inquiry; Government Proposes Four Days Plus One Vote Day

Key summary

On October 25, 2026, the Front Page newspaper reported that the Thai government and opposition failed to agree on the duration of a parliamentary inquiry after two rounds of talks involving party whips from all three sides. The opposition insisted on five days, while the government offered four days plus an additional vote day scheduled for October 30, pending approval. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met frequently with the Party of Justice and Peace led by Thananat Champai, sparking rumors of a potential merger that would add 58 seats to the ruling coalition's current 192 seats. Separately, severe flooding in Prachinburi was exacerbated by toxic waste, including rainbow-colored oil slicks and dead fish, with illegal factories appearing as water levels dropped.