AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

No time limit for selection of PM : House speaker-elect

13 Sept 13:31 Key points summarised by AI

House speaker-elect Wan Muhamad Noor Matha declared there's no time limit for selecting a prime minister, asserting parliament must continue until a leader is chosen, with the first joint meeting set for July 13.
He clarified that Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat isn't the sole prime ministerial candidate, and if initial candidates fail, an 'outsider' could be nominated with two-thirds parliamentary support, though this is a lengthy process.

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.