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Regulations amended to pre-empt liquor liberalization bill

23 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Prayut government amended ministerial regulations, easing rules for alcoholic drink production to pre-empt an opposition-backed liquor liberalization bill.
The amendment removes significant barriers for small-scale brewers and distillers, including the 10 million baht minimum registered capital and 100,000 litres annual production requirement for beer.
It simplifies the process for setting up small and medium-sized distilleries and obtaining licenses for non-commercial liquor production.
This strategic move aims to promote competition in the liquor business and ensure excise tax collection, effectively rendering the opposition's bill 'unnecessary'.

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.