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Controversial politician Thammanat dropped from Paetongtarn Cabinet

20 Sept 02:32 Key points summarised by AI

Controversial political heavyweight Thammanat Prompao, the acting agriculture minister, has been excluded from newly-appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Cabinet.
His exclusion is reportedly due to concerns that his controversial past, including a 1994 heroin smuggling conviction, could pose legal challenges for the new Prime Minister, following a recent court dismissal of a previous PM.
The Palang Pracharath Party, led by Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, will remain in the Pheu Thai-led coalition, with Prawit and Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly resolving their differences.
Palang Pracharath will submit its new cabinet list, including Patcharawat Wongsuwan as deputy prime minister and natural resources minister, and Santi Promphat replacing Thammanat as agriculture minister.

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.