Royal approval of Thailand’s new Cabinet granted

15 Sept 10:15 Key points summarised by AI

His Majesty the King officially issued a Royal Command approving the new Cabinet line-up for Thailand, published in the Royal Gazette.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will lead the new government and concurrently serve as the Finance Minister.
The approved Cabinet comprises numerous deputy prime ministers and ministers appointed to various key portfolios, forming the complete governmental structure.

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.