Pita and his “devil may care” attitude

23 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat's unwavering commitment to amending the lèse majesté law is causing significant frustration among his eight-party coalition partners.
Negotiators describe Pita's approach as a "devil may care" attitude, prioritizing his party's campaign promise despite heavy lobbying for compromise, making traditional political bargaining difficult.
Pita displays strong confidence in his popular support, suggesting his party is prepared to face political setbacks, even hinting at potential street protests if their demands are not met.
His steadfast stance on the lèse majesté law has directly led to opposition from military-appointed senators, hindering his initial bid for the prime ministership and creating a political deadlock.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.