“Rebel” student on lèse majesté charge expelled from school

18 Sept 11:03 Key points summarised by AI

A 15-year-old student, Yok, facing a lèse majesté charge, has been expelled from Triam Udom Suksa Phatthakan School in Bangkok.
The school committee cited her failure to report with her mother by the June 10th deadline after release from a remand home, and persistent non-compliance with school regulations including uniform, hair, and participation in activities.
While the school stated Yok was not officially registered in their system, she had been allowed to attend classes since May 22nd, with activists claiming they acted as her custodians.
Yok resisted the expulsion, asserting her fundamental right to education and arguing that dress codes and hairstyles do not impact academic performance or her ability to learn.

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.