Thai Prime Minister faces no-confidence motion in parliament

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended a parliament session as MPs start the debate on no-confidence motion against her. 

The opposition seeks to question her about an underperforming economy and her powerful father's apparent influence over her administration. He has spoken openly and frequently about policies that include legalising gambling and adopting cryptocurrency and championed a $14 billion handout scheme to stimulate the economy, all of which the Pheu Thai-led government has pursued.

Paetongtarn has insisted her government is not under anyone's influence, while Thaksin, 75, has said he is retired and only offers advice.