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Pheu Thai to seek NACC probe over party-list seat calculation change

13 Sept 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's main opposition party, Pheu Thai, plans to ask the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate lawmakers who vote to amend the electoral law, changing the party-list seat calculation from 100 to 500.
This proposed change to a 500-basis calculation is viewed as benefiting smaller parties by increasing their chances of securing party-list seats, while potentially disadvantaging major parties like Pheu Thai.
Pheu Thai perceives this amendment as an attempt to undermine their electoral prospects and intends to challenge the decision in the Constitutional Court if the amendment is approved.

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.