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Ex-red-shirt leader Jatuporn gets 5 years in prison

Ex-red-shirt leader Jatuporn gets 5 years in prison

15 Sept 21:47 Key points summarised by AI

Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan was sentenced to five years in prison for exposing a "top secret" Ministry of Foreign Affairs report in 2009.
The Criminal Court found him guilty of breaching national security, ruling the disclosure put Thailand at a disadvantage with Cambodia and caused damage, despite Jatuporn's defense that it was to counter government accusations.

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

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.

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