Security beefed-up at Thai parliament ahead of planned rally

16 Sept 17:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police have significantly increased security around the parliament building in anticipation of a rally organized by the "United Front for Thammasat and Demonstration" (UFTD).
The rally aims to pressure senators to vote for Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand's next prime minister, as he requires at least 63 additional votes from the Senate to secure the position.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.