But two ministers from Bhum Jai Thai in precarious position
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday garnered the highest votes of confidence but Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul and Transport Minister Sophon Saram failed to win a minimum support, raising a question about the Cabinet reshuffle.
Abhist won 246 votes of confidence with 186 votes of no-confidence and 11 absent.
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban got 245 votes of confidence with 187 votes of no-confidence and 11 absent.
Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij received 244 votes of confidence with 187 votes of no-confidence and 12 absent.
Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya had 239 votes of confidence with 190 votes of no-confidence and 15 absent.
Chaovarat had 236 votes of confidence with 194 votes of no-confidence and 14 absent.
Sophon had 234 votes of confidence with196 votes of no-confidence and 13 absent.
A censure target needs a minimum of 238 votes to survive the motion of no-confidence.