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Battle for Bangkok raging between conservative and liberal camps – but result already looks decisive

13 Sept 12:45 Key points summarised by AI

Pro-democracy parties, Pheu Thai and Move Forward, are predicted to dominate Bangkok's May 14 general election, potentially leading to a significant decline for the conservative camp in the capital.
Opinion polls consistently show Pheu Thai and Move Forward leading in Bangkok for both constituency and party-list votes, with their prime ministerial candidates, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Pita Limjaroenrat, garnering the highest support.
Conservative parties, including Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation, face a high risk of winning no seats in Bangkok due to fragmented support and intense competition among themselves for a smaller voter base.
Both Pheu Thai and Move Forward are actively campaigning, employing direct messaging and rallies to sway undecided voters, recognizing their crucial role in securing MP seats in the capital.

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.