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Pheu Thai MP stripped of parliamentary status by Supreme Court

13 Sept 20:22 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai MP Anurak Tangpanithanont was stripped of his parliamentary status and banned from contesting elections for ten years by the Supreme Court.
The court found him guilty of gross ethical misconduct for demanding a five million baht bribe to facilitate the passage of a department's budget.

18 Oct 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.