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PM Prayut, five other Cabinet members given vote of confidence

13 Sept 21:03 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and five Cabinet members secured a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives, overcoming four days of intense opposition censure debate.
PM Prayut received 272 votes of confidence, while Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan garnered the highest support with 277 votes, and Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prom-pow received the least with 269.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.