Hunger strikes may end if court grants bail for eight detainees on Monday

22 Sept 02:55 Key points summarised by AI

Two young pro-democracy hunger strikers, on their 19th day, may end their strike if the Criminal Court grants bail to eight detainees from the Talugas protest group.
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) applied for bail for 8-9 suspects, aged 18-50, who have been detained for nearly a year for allegedly possessing what the lawyer claims were 'giant firecrackers and cherry bombs'.
The lawyer stated the hunger strikers are not arrogant but are 'pleading to the judges by resorting to self-inflicted suffering' to prove their cause.
Medical reports confirm the hunger strikers are in a very weak condition, experiencing bleeding gums, chest pain, acidic blood, and low mineral levels, while refusing mineral water.

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.