Would the next government be kinder to migrants and refugees?

13 Sept 12:59 Key points summarised by AI

Experts urge Thai political parties to clearly define their policies on migrants and refugees, emphasizing human rights and Thailand's international standing ahead of the May 2023 general election.
Thailand currently hosts over three million migrant workers, many unregistered, alongside a significant population of refugees and asylum-seekers, including over 90,000 long-term Myanmar refugees and recent arrivals like Rohingya.
Major political parties, including Pheu Thai, Democrat, and Move Forward, generally pledge to uphold human rights, proposing reforms such as ratifying the 1951 Refugee Convention and considering naturalization for long-term refugees.
Parties advocate for a shift in policy, viewing migrant workers as economic contributors rather than security threats, and propose streamlining recruitment processes to combat corruption and improve welfare access.

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.