2025 Budget Bill passes first reading

13 Sept 04:28 Key points summarised by AI

The House of Representatives approved the 3.75 trillion baht 2025 fiscal year budget bill in its first reading with 311 votes.
A 72-member committee, comprising cabinet and party representatives, has been established to scrutinize the bill within 30 days.
Opposition MPs advocated for fair tax reform, clear revenue collection and debt management plans, and transparent budgetary procedures.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.