Paetongtarn insists Thaksin has no PM ambition

23 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, clarified her father Thaksin's recent remarks, insisting his desire to return to Thailand is purely for family reasons—to care for his grandchildren—and not to pursue the premiership.
She explicitly dismissed speculation linking Thaksin's announcement to shoring up support for Pheu Thai, emphasizing that his return is a personal family matter separate from the party's political agenda.

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.