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Pheu Thai and Move Forward could cooperate in new government, but not to repeal lèse majesté law

17 Oct 21:04 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai (PT) is open to forming a coalition government with the Move Forward (MF) party, on the condition that MF does not pursue the repeal of the lèse majesté law (Section 112).
PT's prime ministerial candidates, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Srettha Thavisin, reiterated the party's stance against forming alliances with parties linked to military dictatorships.
While PT aims for a landslide victory, it acknowledges the Move Forward party's increasing support, particularly among young voters, which could necessitate a coalition.
Pheu Thai will not seek to scrap the lèse majesté law, viewing it as a sensitive issue, but may advocate for leniency for individuals charged under it.

18 Oct 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.