Legal experts challenge parliament’s rejection of Pita’s renomination

24 Sept 20:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai legal experts and political scientists strongly contest parliament's decision to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's renomination as prime minister.
They assert that parliamentary Rule 41, used to justify the rejection, cannot override the Constitution, which holds supreme legal status in Thailand.
Experts emphasize that prime ministerial nominations fall under specific constitutional sections (159 and 272), distinct from general motions governed by Rule 41.
They further clarify that the word “motion” is not found in the relevant constitutional sections for prime ministerial selection, undermining the application of Rule 41 to this process.

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.