Democrat Party hit with another major defection

13 Sept 04:58 Key points summarised by AI

Veteran politician Trairong Suwankiri resigned from Thailand's oldest political party, the Democrat Party, marking another significant defection.
Suwankiri, a former deputy prime minister and long-serving member known for his outspokenness, departed despite expressing his 'love for the Democrat Party'.
Speculation suggests he may join Ruam Thai Sang Chart, a new political party widely seen as a vehicle for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the upcoming elections, though he has not yet committed.

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.