Opposition must not link budget debate to Thaksin : Pheu Thai

23 Sept 02:55 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai MP Visuth Chainaroon warned the opposition against linking the upcoming 2024 fiscal year budget debate to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's current status.
Visuth cautioned that discussing Thaksin, a non-MP, during the budget debate could result in legal action, as parliamentary immunity would not apply, especially amid scrutiny over the Corrections Department's alleged "VVIP treatment" of Thaksin.

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.