Ruangkrai asks EC to dissolve Move Forward

2 Oct 13:22 Key points summarised by AI

Political petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana formally requested the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the opposition Move Forward party.
This petition follows a Constitutional Court ruling that deemed Move Forward's efforts to amend the lèse majesté law (Article 112) an attempt to undermine the constitutional monarchy.
Ruangkrai cited Article 92 of the Political Parties Act as the legal basis, referencing the dissolution of the Thai Raksa Chart party as a precedent for such violations.
Separately, lawyer Thirayut Suwankhesorn also petitioned the EC, though his request focused solely on stopping Move Forward's activities related to the lèse majesté law, not dissolution.

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.