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Thaksin’s opponents to petition justice minister to deny him parole

13 Sept 12:21 Key points summarised by AI

Opponents plan to petition the Justice Minister to deny parole for convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The Justice Ministry confirmed 1,200 inmates are eligible for parole this year, including 'special' cases and 'big names,' without specifying if Thaksin is among them.
Regulations indicate inmates over 70 with health issues, like Thaksin, will not be required to wear electronic monitoring bracelets if paroled.
Thaksin has remained in a hospital since his return to Thailand, with no outsiders allowed to visit, fueling public suspicion about his actual presence and condition.

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.