PM says legal action already taken against local supplier of fake bomb detectors

18 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has initiated legal action against local suppliers of fake GT-200 bomb detectors, seeking approximately 747 million baht in compensation.
Thirteen lawsuits have been filed against the suppliers, with five already concluded by the court and 17 million baht in compensation and interest received to date.
The army procured these ineffective GT-200 devices between 2006 and 2009; both the British producer and a Thai local supplier were later convicted and sentenced to prison for fraud related to the fake detectors.

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.