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Abandoning Move Forward is last resort -- Pheu Thai’s Phumtham

13 Sept 18:41 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai Party's deputy leader, Phumtham Wechayachai, asserts that abandoning the Move Forward Party (MFP) to form a coalition with current Prayut government parties should be a "last resort."
Pheu Thai is committed to exhausting all options to form a coalition reflecting the people's will, supporting the eight-party alliance led by MFP's Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister.
Phumtham acknowledges the potential for senators to reject Pita, particularly over MFP's stance on Article 112, but insists they must provide clear justifications for their decision.
Despite rumors, Pheu Thai maintains its obligation to honor the will of the people and views any pivot to current government parties as a "very difficult" and final option.

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.