About 2.1 million Thais register to vote in advance on May 7th

14 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

Over 2.1 million eligible Thais, including 111,069 living abroad, registered to cast advance ballots on May 7th, one week before the May 14th general election.
The Election Commission's online registration system experienced disruptions due to a last-minute rush, causing difficulties for many voters, while the Foreign Ministry coordinates efforts to ensure smooth overseas voting.

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.