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Govt MP threatens lèse majesté charge if opposition renege on deleting reference to monarchy in censure motion

14 Sept 01:25 Key points summarised by AI

Government MP Sira Jenjakha threatens lèse majesté charges against opposition MPs if they refuse to delete references to the monarchy in their censure motion against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Opposition leader Sompong Amornvivat denies promising to alter the motion, with opposition parties insisting the content is valid and will remain unchanged.
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai confirms the censure motion will proceed as scheduled (February 16-19), despite the controversy and government warnings of potential disruption.

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.