Rights group calls on government to stop arming civilians in Deep South

13 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

PerMAS, a student human rights group, urges the Thai government to stop arming civilians and involving them in the armed conflict in the Deep South.
The group calls on both the government and insurgent factions to adhere to international humanitarian laws and return to peaceful negotiations.
PerMAS advocates for a shift from military-led to politics-led policies, emphasizing peace talks as a national priority to resolve the 15-year conflict.
This appeal follows a recent insurgent attack that resulted in 15 civilian and volunteer deaths, prompting increased security measures in the affected area.

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.