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Move Forward party given until May 3rd to submit charter court defence

13 Sept 17:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court granted the Move Forward Party an extension until May 3rd to submit its defense against the Election Commission's application to dissolve the party and ban its executives from politics for 10 years.
The party faces charges of attempting to overthrow the Constitutional Monarchy through its campaign to amend Article 112 (lèse majesté law), a charge the court has already found them guilty of in a previous ruling, and now seeks to present evidence and witnesses.

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.