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Pheu Thai breaking with Move Forward to form its own coalition

13 Sept 13:07 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai officially announced its departure from the alliance with Move Forward, opting to form its own coalition government and nominate Srettha Thavisin for prime minister.
The split occurred after Move Forward refused to retract its policy on amending the lèse majesté law, which Pheu Thai cited as the primary obstacle for gaining support from senators and MPs.
Pheu Thai stated it will not support any attempt to amend the lèse majesté law and will exclude Move Forward from its new government.
The party commits to pushing for constitutional amendments, blaming existing provisions for governmental delays, and will prioritize other key policies from the original coalition's memorandum of understanding.

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.