Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Man dies in front of Criminal Court while demanding release of political prisoners
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Man dies in front of Criminal Court while demanding release of political prisoners
14 Sept 05:23Key points summarised by AI
An elderly protester, Phairote Chotesriphanporn, collapsed and died in front of Bangkok's Criminal Court while advocating for the release of political detainees.
Anti-establishment groups subsequently rallied at the court, seeking bail for 12 political prisoners, though some prominent hunger strikers had refused bail.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Yesterday 12:30Key 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.