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Position of House speaker would have to be MP from Move Forward Party

13 Sept 12:43 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward Party (MFP), as the party with the most parliamentary seats, asserts its right to the House Speaker position.
MFP Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon acknowledged concerns about the seniority of their MPs for the Speaker role but suggested a middle-aged MP with legal expertise, like deputy leader Nutthawut Buaprathum, would be suitable.
Chaithawat is tasked with negotiating with other coalition parties, beginning with Pheu Thai, to form a government, aiming for a press conference this week to establish political certainty.
The party is ready to discuss concerns with senators regarding their potential refusal to vote for Pita Limjaroenrat as premier, believing direct talks can alleviate reported one-sided issues.

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.