Bangkok’s governor-elect says corruption is a hard nut to crack

13 Sept 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

Governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt admits corruption is Bangkok's toughest challenge, despite having over 200 policies to address the city's problems.
He plans to combat deep-rooted corruption by involving external oversight bodies like the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand and implementing 'Integrity Pacts' for large procurement processes.
Chadchart aims to ensure policy implementation through alliances with various agencies (e.g., Highways Department, MRTA) and emphasizes direct field inspections over online meetings to gain first-hand information.
He advocates for two-way communication with city officials and district chiefs, encouraging them to study his policies and provide feedback to ensure collaborative and effective governance.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 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.