PM unperturbed by senators’ legal challenge

13 Sept 10:08 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin maintains confidence in the legal soundness of Phichit Chuenban's appointment as PM’s Office minister, despite a challenge from senators.
Senators accuse Phichit of breaching the Constitution due to a past bribery conviction and are seeking a Constitutional Court ruling to remove both him and the PM from their posts.
The Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule this Thursday on whether to accept the complaint, a decision that could lead to the suspension of both the Prime Minister and Phichit from duty.
Political observers warn that the court's acceptance of the case could trigger serious political ramifications, potentially leading to the dissolution of the entire cabinet.

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

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.