Prayut hints at House dissolution in early March

13 Sept 13:35 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha indicated a likely dissolution of Thailand's House of Representatives in early March, setting the stage for a May 7th general election.
This strategic dissolution would reduce the required party membership for candidates to 30 days, potentially aiding parties like Prayut's United Thai Nation Party in attracting defectors.

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.