Thaksin a free man tomorrow, thanks to Amnesty under Royal Decree

13 Sept 01:30 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will become a free man tomorrow, benefiting from a Royal Decree amnesty issued for HM the King's sixth cycle birthday.
The decree, published today and effective tomorrow, also grants freedom to approximately 7,500 paroled convicts, releases 50,000 prisoners, and reduces sentences for over 200,000 inmates nationwide.

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.