NGOs to rally at parliament Tuesday to urge charter change to clip senators’ wings

21 Sept 06:43 Key points summarised by AI

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are urging political parties to support an amendment to Section 272 of the Constitution, which aims to strip senators of their right to elect the prime minister.
The proposed amendment, originating from a public petition with over 50,000 signatures, is scheduled for debate in a joint session of parliament on Tuesday, with a vote expected Wednesday.
NGO members plan to rally outside parliament on Tuesday to observe the debate, emphasizing the public's demand for this significant constitutional reform.

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.