The dispute puts further pressure on the Thai prime minister. For weeks, opposition groups have occupied the main government office building, demanding the ouster of Mr. Somchai and new elections.

• 这场争论给颂猜总理更大的压力。几星期来，反对派团体一直占据泰国政府的主要办公大楼要求颂猜总理下台，并再次举行选举。