Another warrant issued for Thaksin's arrest

15 Sept 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after he failed to appear for the first hearing in a corruption case.
Thaksin is accused of abusing power in 2006 by ordering a 4-billion-baht loan to Myanmar, allegedly to benefit a Shinawatra-run company.
The case, previously suspended when Thaksin fled, was renewed under a 2017 law allowing trials in absentia and suspending the statute of limitations for fugitives.
This marks the fourth arrest warrant issued for Thaksin under the new legal provisions, with public prosecutors instructed to execute it and report monthly.

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

18 Oct 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.