Military conditionally offers to buy old pledging scheme rice

14 Sept 03:25 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai military offers to purchase decade-old rice from a controversial pledging scheme for its personnel, contingent on its suitability for human consumption.
Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang stated this move aims to support the government and generate income, acknowledging public doubts about the rice's quality despite a deputy PM's taste test.

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.