Security tight at Constitutional Court ahead of Prayut’s premiership term ruling today Friday

14 Sept 09:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Constitutional Court has imposed strict security measures, declaring its offices restricted areas, ahead of today's crucial ruling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's 8-year term limit.
The court will determine if Prayut's premiership expired on August 23, 2022, following a challenge from opposition parties, with Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan currently serving as acting prime minister.

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.