Move Forward party stands firm on taking House speaker’s post

14 Sept 00:16 Key points summarised by AI

The Move Forward Party (MFP) maintains its strong demand for the House Speaker position, crucial for advancing its 45 draft bills and constitutional amendment agenda.
MFP believes coalition partner Pheu Thai will remain committed to the government formation, even if they don't secure the Speaker's chair, emphasizing the coalition's shared goal.
MFP asserts that youth should not disqualify a candidate for Speaker, advocating for qualified individuals regardless of age, while acknowledging ongoing coalition discussions on ministerial portfolios and minimum wage.
MFP clarifies its intent to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic for effective law enforcement, with assurances to protect growers and medical users from adverse effects of policy changes.

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.