Foreign media report on Pita’s woes

23 Sept 02:50 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for Thailand's premiership was halted by a double setback on Wednesday.
Pita was temporarily suspended as an MP by a Constitutional Court order and parliament subsequently voted down his second nomination for Prime Minister.
Major foreign media outlets, including CNN, AFP, and BBC, extensively reported on the events, highlighting Pita as the general election winner and his party's progressive platform.
Supporters reacted with protests outside parliament, leading foreign media to foresee potential for further public unrest and turmoil.
Despite his party winning the election, reports suggest Pita may not only miss out on the top job but also face exclusion from the new government.

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.