Hun Sen visits "my brother" Thaksin

13 Sept 08:31 Key points summarised by AI

Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen traveled to Bangkok to visit former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, marking the first foreign leader to visit Thaksin since his recent parole release.
The visit underscores the long-standing personal and political bond between the two leaders, with Hun Sen referring to Thaksin as "my brother" and having previously appointed him as an economic advisor.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 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.