Red-shirt leader protests against US Defence Secretary’s visit, Indo-Pacific strategy

Red-shirt leader protests against US Defence Secretary’s visit, Indo-Pacific strategy

23 Sept 00:29 Key points summarised by AI

Red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan led a protest against US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit and the US Indo-Pacific strategy, arguing it attempts to drag Thailand into US-China conflicts.
Jatuporn urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reject the US strategy and questioned public consent for potential Thai involvement in a war to protect Taiwan.
US Defence Secretary Austin reaffirmed Thailand as a vital US ally, emphasizing the strong relationship and the existing Thai-US Joint Vision statement 2020 on defence and security cooperation.
The protest highlights a broader sentiment in Thailand against perceived Western influence, with other groups previously rallying against alleged US interference in Thai politics.

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

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.

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