PM promises immediate energy price cuts after first cabinet meeting

16 Sept 11:01 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledges immediate cuts to electricity, diesel, and cooking gas prices following the new cabinet's first meeting.
The government plans to utilize the Oil Fuel Fund and contributions from oil refineries to subsidize these energy price reductions.
Proposed strategies for price cuts include reducing excise tax and Oil Fuel Fund contributions for diesel, injecting funds into the Oil Fuel Fund for cooking gas, and providing household subsidies for electricity.
Long-term measures involve managing natural gas supply, extending debt repayment for state electricity authorities, and resolving territorial disputes with Cambodia to boost natural gas exploration.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.