PM Srettha to visit France, Italy and Japan next week

1 Oct 23:23 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit France, Italy (May 15-21), and Japan (May 22-24) to attract investment, promote Thailand's soft power, and foster collaboration in trade, industry, and energy.
Key engagements include the Thailand-France Business Forum, enhancing relations in Italy aligned with the 'Ignite Thailand 2025' policy, and participating in Japan's Nikkei Forum to meet private sector leaders in food, logistics, and finance.

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.