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Coalition parties to meet to resolve House speakership issue on May 30th

14 Sept 14:33 Key points summarised by AI

Negotiating teams from the eight coalition parties are scheduled to meet on May 30th to resolve the dispute between the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties over the House speakership.
Move Forward believes there is still sufficient time for internal discussions on the speakership and other agenda items like ministerial portfolios, while a suggestion has been made for Prachachart party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha to become the House speaker.

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.