Senate candidacy registration deadline set

14 Sept 01:55 Key points summarised by AI

The application deadline for Senate candidates is set for May 13, three days after the current senators' terms conclude.
The Cabinet approved the Election Commission's (EC) complex election timeline and an additional 227 million baht in funding, with district polls on June 9, provincial on June 16, and the national vote on June 26.
Eligibility is open to 20 professional groups, and the EC expects at least 100,000 candidates to run, following over 210,000 expressions of interest.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.