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PM visits Thaksin at home in his Ban Chan Song La residence

21 Sept 05:44 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a private visit to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra at his residence, marking the first high-ranking Thai official to do so since Thaksin's parole.
Srettha reported that Thaksin offered him moral support and advised him to prioritize his health, emphasizing that political matters were not discussed during the visit.

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.