Chadchart officially becomes Bangkok’s new Governor

23 Sept 03:54 Key points summarised by AI

Chadchart Sittipunt was officially certified as Bangkok's new Governor, concluding his landslide victory in the May 22 gubernatorial election.
The Election Commission faced widespread public criticism and social media backlash for delaying Chadchart's certification due to a complaint, sparking concerns about democratic trust.

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.