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Thai PM candidates are wooing hearts, Hollywood-style, to win votes on Sunday

14 Sept 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

Leading Thai prime ministerial candidates are deploying sophisticated, "Hollywood-style" video campaigns in the election's final week to sway voters and build support for their parties.
Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn Shinawatra launched an 18-minute documentary, "The Candidate," showcasing her political journey, business acumen, and strong family legacy to present her as a capable future leader.
Incumbent PM Prayut Chan-o-cha of United Thai Nation released "Talk with Uncle," an 11-minute video humanizing him with personal stories and hobbies, while also airing a separate clip attacking rival manifestos.
Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat, currently leading polls, featured in a 2.34-minute video, "Vote Move Forward and Change Thailand Together," emphasizing the party's determination to fight injustice and transform the country.

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.