Thaksin begins visit to Chiang Mai

22 Sept 21:54 Key points summarised by AI

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Chiang Mai, welcomed by a crowd of 'red-shirt' supporters, accompanied by his youngest daughter, Paetongtarn.
His multi-day itinerary includes inspecting local development projects at Mae Kha Canal and Nong Khiao Reservoir, alongside visits to Royal Park Rajapruek and Mae Sa River.
Thaksin will engage in traditional family activities, paying respects at monuments and temples, touring Warorot market, and visiting his parents' cemetery and relatives.
The visit culminates with a morning coffee and a trip to the Night Safari Zoo before his return to Bangkok, underscoring his deep personal and community connections to Chiang Mai.

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.