Thailand’s House of Representatives is set to hold the first 2025 ordinary session on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The morning agenda will feature live verbal and general interpellations, while the afternoon will be reserved for the consideration of bills already reviewed by relevant committees.
Previously, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, had been scheduled for the initial review of the “Entertainment Complex Bill” as the first agenda item.
On June 25, 2025, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri noted that the government is taking public concerns over the Entertainment Complex Bill, reiterating that the casino is only 10% of the entire complex, while the rest of the area will consist of economic enhancement activities. She acknowledged that more time is required to promote public understanding.
As a result, after discussions with Wisut Chainarun, a Pheu Thai party-list MP and chairman of the government whip, the administration has agreed to postpone the consideration of the Entertainment Complex Bill, and priority will be given instead to other bills, including the Amnesty Bill.
On June 24, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, party-list MP and leader of the People’s Party as well as House opposition leader, urged the government to “withdraw” rather than merely postpone the Entertainment Complex Bill, arguing that the current political and social climate is not appropriate for such legislation.
Separately, regarding the Bhumjaithai Party’s proposal to table a no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over the leaked audio clip of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, developments remain fluid.
On June 25, Parit Wacharasindhu, party-list MP and spokesman for the People’s Party, stated that his party has held an extensive internal dialogue on the matter and will confer with other opposition parties to reach a consensus.
He emphasized that any motion to change the cabinet composition under Section 151 of the Constitution must be carefully considered, both in terms of individuals involved and the timing for such filing.
Parit further remarked that the government’s justification—to allow the new cabinet more working time—may not hold, as many cabinet members are from the previous administration. Consequently, the opposition will scrutinize the new cabinet’s lineup to determine which ministers, in addition to the Prime Minister, may face a no-confidence motion.
The People’s Party spokesman affirmed that the Section 151 mechanism would certainly be deployed within the upcoming session, but stressed that the law—usable only once per session between July 3, 2025, and July 2, 2026—must be wielded precisely and for measurable results.
It should aim to effect real change, said Parit, rather than serve as a mere political stunt. If the no-confidence motion is employed unsuccessfully and the Prime Minister retains office, it cannot be invoked again in the same session.
Parit concluded that the People’s Party will continue its internal discussions and, once resolved, will coordinate with other opposition parties to select the most appropriate moment to trigger this constitutional mechanism.
