Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Bhumjaithai party will not join Move Forward coalition
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Bhumjaithai party will not join Move Forward coalition
13 Sept 08:13Key points summarised by AI
Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul declared his party will not join a coalition with Move Forward.
The refusal is due to Move Forward's stance on amending the lèse majesté law, which Bhumjaithai opposes, preventing them from supporting Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Yesterday 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.