48,117 senatorial candidacy applications registered

13 Sept 11:06 Key points summarised by AI

A total of 48,117 senatorial candidacies were successfully registered nationwide over five days, following the rejection of 109 unqualified applicants.
The Election Commission will now meticulously re-check all registered qualifications, with the final list of eligible candidates slated for announcement by next Wednesday.
The number of applicants fell below projections, a shortfall attributed by the EC to stringent qualification requirements, challenges in certifying work experience, and the intricate multi-level election system.
Noteworthy issues include two districts receiving no applications and some districts failing to achieve full representation across all 20 designated professional groups.

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.