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Thai PM suspended from duty by Charter Court, Deputy Prawit becomes acting PM

13 Sept 14:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended by the Constitutional Court over a petition questioning his eight-year term limit.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan assumes the role of acting Prime Minister until the court issues a final ruling, anticipated by late September.
Prayut respects the court's decision, stepping down as PM but retaining his Defence Minister post, and urged public faith in the judiciary.
The suspension is not expected to disrupt Thailand's APEC 2022 Summit preparations, and the opposition views the decision as easing political tensions.
The legal dispute centers on differing interpretations of when Prayut's constitutionally mandated eight-year term as prime minister commenced.

18 Oct 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.