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General debate against the government set for April 3rd and 4th

13 Sept 07:49 Key points summarised by AI

The House coordinating committee has scheduled the opposition's general debate against the government for April 3rd and 4th, allocating 22 hours for the opposition and 6 hours for the government.
Key legislative events include the 2024 budget bill's second reading on March 20th-21st and its third reading on March 25th, with strict rules governing any references to external figures during the debate.

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.