PM Prayut’s advisor named leader of new party

13 Sept 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

PM Prayut's advisor, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, was appointed leader of Ruam Thai Sang Chart, a new political party.
The new party is widely perceived as a political vehicle for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to contest the upcoming general elections.
Pirapan aims for the party to dominate the southern region, a traditional stronghold of his former party, the Democrat Party.
The party's emergence fuels speculation of a growing rift between PM Prayut and Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party.
A senior member of Ruam Thai Sang Chart confirmed the possibility of General Prayut being a prime minister candidate for the party in the next elections.

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.