Thailand holds no-confidence vote on PM

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-21-2009 16:05

Thailand's House of Representatives is holding a no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and five key cabinet ministers.

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva sits at parliament  before a no-confidence vote in Bangkok March 21, 2009.  Abhisit easily survived a no-confidence vote on Saturday  that analysts said may strengthen his shaky coalition  government as it tackles an economy on the brink of  recession.REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa

This follows a two-day debate which began on Thursday. Resignation is customary if a majority of lawmakers vote against any minister. But the Democrat-led ruling coalition controls a majority in the house and is expected to prevail.

The opposition has accused the government of taking power illegitimately and mismanaging the country. The opposition says they do not expect to win but they do hope they will be able to sway public support.