Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Ruangkrai launches new bid to prevent Pita from becoming prime minister
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Ruangkrai launches new bid to prevent Pita from becoming prime minister
13 Sept 05:31Key points summarised by AI
Serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana urged the Election Commission (EC) to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's qualification as an MP.
The petition alleges Pita held 42,000 shares in iTV, purportedly a media company, which could disqualify him under Section 98 of the Constitution.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
18 Oct 12:30Key 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.