Cannabis Bill second reading House meeting collapses again on Wednesday

13 Sept 04:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Cannabis Bill's second reading in the House collapsed due to a lack of quorum, as many MPs either left the chamber or refused to declare their presence.
Significant opposition from major parties (Democrat, Pheu Thai, Move Forward) and even some within the ruling Palang Pracharath Party is hindering its passage.
Resistance to the bill stems from concerns raised by Muslim communities and parent groups, leading some MPs to suggest rejecting it in the final reading.
Pheu Thai Party leader affirmed continued obstruction, stating the House will repeatedly collapse on this bill, advocating for cannabis decriminalization solely for medical purposes.

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.