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Acting replacement ministers for Education and Digital Economy and Society announced

13 Sept 14:05 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Education Minister Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich has been appointed as the acting education minister.
Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem will serve as the acting Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES).
These interim appointments fill vacancies created after former Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan and former DES Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanya were stripped of their posts following criminal convictions.
The former ministers, along with other core leaders, are currently detained, with some, like Mrs. Taya Teepsuwan, losing their parliamentary status due to the court's rulings.

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.