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Pheu Thai says Move Forward should “make a sacrifice” if Pita fails again to be selected as PM

21 Sept 05:13 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai urges Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat to view the upcoming prime ministerial vote as his final attempt, advocating for a 'sacrifice' to advance national interests.
Pheu Thai emphasizes the urgent need for a new government to prevent prolonged political gridlock and ensure economic recovery, warning against a caretaker government extending into next year.
The party dismisses Move Forward's proposed constitutional amendment (Section 272) to strip senators of PM selection power as impractical and not part of the coalition's MoU, citing a lack of necessary Senate votes.
Pheu Thai questions Move Forward's persistent strategy, stating that the country cannot afford to wait indefinitely for Pita's selection and must prioritize the people's and nation's welfare.
While maintaining support for Pita in the second vote, Pheu Thai indicates that an unchanged outcome would necessitate accepting reality, acknowledging the difficulty in swaying more votes due to Move Forward's stance on the lèse majesté law.

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.