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Pheu Thai seeks clarifications on lèse majesté law and constitutional amendments

14 Sept 02:55 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai demands Move Forward clarify its position on the lèse majesté law and amending Section 272 of the Constitution, which pertains to senators' power in selecting the prime minister.
Pheu Thai emphasizes that amending Section 272 is not an urgent issue and is not included in the coalition's MoU, urging Move Forward to focus on forming a government instead.

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.