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EC sets campaign spending limits for constituency candidates and parties

14 Sept 07:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Election Commission (EC) announced maximum campaign spending limits for constituency candidates and political parties.
Spending limits vary significantly: 7 million baht for candidates and 163 million baht for parties if the House serves its full term, versus 1.9 million baht for candidates and 44 million baht for parties if the House is dissolved early.

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.