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Former Thai commerce minister Mingkwan joins Palang Pracharath Party

13 Sept 20:38 Key points summarised by AI

Former Commerce Minister Mingkwan Saengsuwan officially joined Thailand's Palang Pracharath Party, reportedly to head its economic team.
Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan welcomed him; Mingkwan stated his condition for joining was to be a premiership candidate if he participates in pre-election economic debates.
Mingkwan claimed Prawit promised to consult the party about his nomination, though Prawit later clarified that such a nomination is not yet certain and requires party consultation.
He clarified his move was to help the party with economic issues, insisting he would not accept any executive committee post.
This follows his recent departure from the New Economics Party and an attempt to establish his own party, Okart Thai.

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.