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Thai Sang Thai party secretary-general resigns
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Thai Sang Thai party secretary-general resigns
21 Sept 03:47Key points summarised by AI
Thai Sang Thai party secretary-general Thakorn Tansathit resigned to take responsibility after three party-list MPs defied the Opposition whip.
The three MPs — Supaporn Salabsri, Rang Thuraphol, and Adisak Kaewmungkhunsap — voted in favor of the government’s budget bill, contrary to the party's resolution to vote against it.
Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan publicly apologized for the rebel MPs' actions and confirmed that the party’s ethics committee would launch an investigation into their conduct.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
18 Oct 12:30Key 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.