Paetongtarn given rousing welcome in Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra launched a campaign trip in Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket, receiving a rousing welcome from "Red-shirt" followers.
The campaign aims to reclaim parliamentary control in Si Sa Ket after three MPs defied the party whip and defected to the Bhumjaithai party.
Paetongtarn urged supporters to vote for Pheu Thai in the upcoming general election, promising a better future and an end to poverty through a landslide victory.
Former red-shirt leader Nattawut Saikua, now director of the "Pheu Thai Family," expressed confidence in winning back the three parliamentary seats and will focus on recruiting new members.
Pheu Thai is strategically initiating its general election campaign in the Northeast, recognizing its critical importance for national political change.

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.