3 Ratsadon protest leaders get suspended sentences for November 2020 rally

13 Sept 15:17 Key points summarised by AI

Three core Ratsadon protest leaders — Arnon Nampa, Panupong Jadnok, and Atthaphol Buapat — received one-month suspended prison sentences and 20,000 baht fines for illegal assembly during a November 2020 rally in Bangkok.
The prison terms were suspended because the protest at the Royal Thai Police Office was deemed a peaceful, symbolic gesture, though a fourth defendant, Chatupat Boonpattararaksa, received a harsher sentence due to prior convictions, while other charges were dismissed.

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.