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Third no confidence motion filed against Thailand’s PM, 5 ministers

13 Sept 12:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Opposition has filed its third no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five key cabinet ministers.
The motion primarily targets the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing failures in containment, slow vaccine rollout, economic repercussions, and alleged corruption.
The five specific ministers facing censure are those responsible for Public Health, Transport, Agriculture, Labour, and Digital Economy and Society.
The Opposition emphasizes widespread economic suffering, claiming the prime minister's legitimacy has expired, and seeks cross-party support despite the ruling coalition's comfortable majority.

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.