No-confidence vote reveals winners, losers and path ahead for Prayut’s govt

10 Sept 15:14 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and nine Cabinet members successfully navigated the no-confidence vote, although the opposition claimed success in exposing government vulnerabilities.
Deputy PM Gen Prawit Wongsuwan solidified his position as the most influential figure within the ruling coalition, consistently receiving more confidence votes than Prayut, underscoring his role in government stability.
The vote highlighted significant internal power struggles and disunity within the core Palang Pracharath Party, evidenced by low confidence scores for key ministers and factional defiance.
Opposition parties, despite losing the vote, asserted a moral victory, believing they won public support, while 'cobra' MPs from the Move Forward party defied their party to back coalition ministers, signaling political patronage.
Experts predict a Cabinet reshuffle is unlikely in the immediate aftermath, suggesting any changes would more likely stem from internal coalition conflicts or the government's two-year anniversary in July/August, rather than the censure debate.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.