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My father underwent surgery last week : Paetongtarn

1 Oct 12:40 Key points summarised by AI

Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, underwent surgery last week and is currently in recovery.
Thaksin has been receiving medical treatment at the Police Hospital for nearly a month due to serious heart problems and fluctuating blood pressure.
While the family hopes for his recovery at home, no progress has been made on this issue, and no application for parole has been filed.

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.