Paetongtarn, the 31st Prime Minister of Thailand

11 Sept 03:27 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected as Thailand's 31st Prime Minister, securing 319 votes as the sole candidate nominated by parliament.
She becomes the third member of the influential Shinawatra family and, at 37, the youngest Prime Minister in Thailand's history, succeeding Srettha Thavisin.
Her nomination by Pheu Thai MPs was a last-minute decision, reversing an earlier agreement to propose a different candidate.

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.