A giant killer in Bangkok’s Bang Bon constituency

14 Sept 02:17 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward party candidate Rukchanok Srinork achieved a significant upset in Bangkok's Bang Bon constituency, defeating incumbent Wan Yubamrung by over 10,000 votes.
This victory marks the unseating of the Yubamrung family, who held a long-standing political stronghold in the area.
Rukchanok, a 28-year-old new face, leveraged her background as an online vendor and political activist, employing a unique, viral campaign style that garnered widespread attention.

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.