Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Move Forward will support Pheu Thai PM candidate
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Move Forward will support Pheu Thai PM candidate
14 Sept 02:11Key points summarised by AI
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has agreed to support a Pheu Thai Party (PTP) candidate for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary session, marking a significant political concession.
Despite this strategic retreat, MFP affirms it will uphold all its election pledges, including its controversial stance on amending the lèse majesté law, following the rejection of its leader's PM nomination.
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.