Thailand’s democracy index for 2022 jumps to 55th place in world ranking

14 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Democracy Index for 2022 significantly improved, climbing 17 places to 55th globally out of 167 countries, achieving an average score of 6.67 points.
The country now ranks 4th among ASEAN nations, reflecting the government's commitment to democratic development and respect for diverse viewpoints.

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.