Thai opposition to target ten ministers, including PM, in censure debate

13 Sept 17:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thai opposition parties plan to submit a censure motion on June 15th, targeting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and nine other ministers.
The accusations against the ministers include corruption, deliberate constitutional violations, non-compliance with government policies, human rights abuses, undermining democracy, and mismanagement.
Opposition leaders express confidence in presenting solid evidence to unseat some ministers on corruption charges, holding the Prime Minister accountable for any misconduct by his cabinet.
This initiative follows previous legislative setbacks for the opposition, including their failure to block the 2023 budget bill and PM Prayut's survival of a third censure debate last September.

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.