Thai PM Srettha an avid social media user

13 Sept 14:06 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin distinguishes himself from predecessors through his prolific use of social media, particularly X, for direct communication with the Thai public.
During the APEC summit, he provided near-daily updates on his activities, including a selfie with US President Joe Biden and summaries of bilateral meetings with leaders like Justin Trudeau and Fumio Kishida.
Srettha also utilized the platform to report on meetings with major international tech corporations such as Apple, Meta, and TikTok, highlighting their interest in investing in Thailand.
Beyond official travel, the Prime Minister actively uses X to convey his thoughts and directly address criticism, demonstrating his consistent engagement with the platform.

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.