Pheu Thai party renews call for PM to scrap emergency decree

14 Sept 00:56 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai party urges Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to revoke the Emergency Decree, asserting its irrelevance as the COVID-19 pandemic status improves.
The opposition claims the decree, initially for pandemic control, has been misused to suppress public gatherings, restrict freedom of expression, and silence government criticism.
Pheu Thai argues that retaining the law impedes economic development, national rehabilitation, and public participation, especially as the country moves to classify COVID-19 as endemic.
The party emphasizes that the government can effectively manage COVID-19 using the existing Disease Control Act, making the extended Emergency Decree unnecessary.

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.