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New leader of Thailand’s “For the National” party emphasises equality as top priority

13 Sept 14:05 Key points summarised by AI

Pawitsarat Tiyapairat has been elected as the new leader of Thailand's For the National Party, heading a new 15-member executive committee.
She declared the party's top priority will be promoting equality in all aspects—sexual, educational, economic, and social—and recognizing the right to public participation, with strategies to be drafted soon.

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.