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Electoral law amendment bill doomed as joint sitting of parliament lacks quorum

13 Sept 05:43 Key points summarised by AI

An electoral law amendment bill, seeking to alter party-list seat calculations, failed to pass due to an insufficient quorum during a joint parliamentary sitting.
Despite an initial quorum being met for debate, a subsequent headcount revealed numerous lawmakers had departed, forcing the meeting's adjournment before a vote.
The bill faces automatic rejection if it does not pass its final reading by August 15th, failing to meet its 180-day legislative deadline.
Speculation arose during the debate that some MPs might have intentionally caused the collapse to prevent changes that could benefit smaller parties.

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.