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Thai cabinet approves 5.9 billion baht budget for next General Election

14 Sept 02:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet approved a 5.95 billion baht budget for the Election Commission (EC) to conduct the upcoming General Election.
This budget allocates funds for the EC's preparations and nationwide election costs, alongside support for other state agencies to manage overseas voting, educational campaigns, and maintain peace during the election.

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.