Senatorial candidate in Chiang Mai disqualified

13 Sept 19:16 Key points summarised by AI

A senatorial hopeful in Chiang Mai was disqualified for late registration after arriving at the wrong venue, missing the 9 AM deadline.
Several candidates in Bangkok automatically advanced to the next stage of the senatorial selection due to having fewer than five candidates in their respective background groups.
Thailand's complex senatorial selection process began with district-level intra-group elections, where candidates vote among themselves across 20 specified background groups.
The multi-stage selection involves candidates voting at district, provincial, and national levels, with no public plebiscite for the 200 new senators.

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.