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PM Srettha may meet with parolee Thaksin in Chiang Mai

13 Sept 12:13 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin indicated a potential meeting with former PM Thaksin Shinawatra in Chiang Mai between March 15-17, contingent on their schedules aligning.
Thaksin, recently paroled, is set to visit his hometown of Chiang Mai from March 14-16 for personal engagements, including visiting ancestral sites.
Thaksin's visit to Chiang Mai, a former Pheu Thai stronghold that saw significant losses in the last election, is perceived as a strategic move to re-energize political support for the party.

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.