2022 review: Prayut not ready to say goodbye despite toughest year as PM

13 Sept 05:52 Key points summarised by AI

2022 marked Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's most challenging year, characterized by persistent street protests, opposition censure motions, and multiple legal challenges to his legitimacy.
The most critical threat to his premiership was a Constitutional Court case questioning if he had exceeded his eight-year term limit, with the opposition arguing his term began in August 2014.
The court ultimately ruled 6:3 that Prayut's term officially commenced on April 6, 2017, when the current Constitution was promulgated, allowing him to remain in office.
Despite low public popularity and speculation about switching political parties, Prayut has expressed his intention to seek another term and continue as PM for two more years after the upcoming general election.

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.