Pita among protest leaders given suspended sentences for flash mob protest

21 Sept 02:37 Key points summarised by AI

Progressive Movement and former Move Forward leaders, including Pita Limjaroenrat and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, were among eight defendants found guilty of staging an unauthorized flash mob protest in 2019.
The Pathumwan District Court handed down four-month suspended prison sentences (for two years) and fines of 11,200 baht to all defendants for offenses including protesting near a palace without permission and illegal loudspeaker use.

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.