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Wissanu asks Thaksin not to return on weekends or public holidays

13 Sept 10:34 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam announced that the Thai government has a contingency plan prepared for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's eventual return to face legal action.
Wissanu specifically requested Thaksin avoid returning on weekends or public holidays, as courts would be closed, complicating the process of assigning him to a detention facility.

18 Oct 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.