Thai Foreign Ministry working on plans to evacuate Thais from Sudan

13 Sept 15:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Foreign Ministry is actively planning the evacuation of approximately 300 Thai citizens from Sudan, including 200 students and 100 workers/spouses, due to escalating conflict.
Meetings with the Army, Air Force, and the Thai Embassy in Cairo are underway to coordinate efforts and ensure the safety of Thais amidst fierce fighting between government and rebel forces.
An initial special budget has been approved for the Thai Embassy in Cairo to arrange relief supplies and maintain close contact with the Thai community in Sudan.
Emergency phone lines have been established for relatives, as the conflict has resulted in nearly 300 deaths and rendered 70% of Khartoum's hospitals inoperable.

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.