PM expects to join United Thai Nation Party formally on Jan 9th

14 Sept 11:31 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to formally join the United Thai Nation Party (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) on January 9th at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
This event is strategically chosen for an auspicious date and grand venue, positioning General Prayut as the party’s prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming election.
Several MPs who recently left the ruling Palang Pracharath party are expected to attend the evening ceremony to welcome PM Prayut.

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.