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Opposition suggests Government check money it already has before borrowing

13 Sept 11:33 Key points summarised by AI

Opposition chief whip Suthin Klangsaeng urged the government to review existing funds before seeking a one trillion baht loan, questioning the necessity and source of such a large sum.
He highlighted that other regional countries managed the pandemic without massive borrowing, suggesting the Thai government reallocate from the Central Fund and adjust public spending to reduce the borrowing need by up to 15%.
Suthin expressed concern that the one trillion baht loan would burden future generations and accused the government of prioritizing general spending boosts over sincere business rehabilitation.
He advocated for small and medium enterprises, particularly those without funding access, to receive priority support from taxpayer funds under the soft loan decree.

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.