Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Thai Supreme Court refuses bail for two convicted Talugas protesters
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Thai Supreme Court refuses bail for two convicted Talugas protesters
23 Sept 07:06Key points summarised by AI
The Thai Supreme Court rejected bail for two convicted Talugas protesters, "Thiranai" and "Chaiporn," citing flight risk and upholding an Appeal Court ruling.
The two were sentenced to three years in prison for possessing cherry bombs, while separately, two pro-democracy hunger strikers demand the release of political detainees.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
18 Oct 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.