PM’s maiden trip is to Qatar

11 Sept 16:27 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will undertake her inaugural foreign trip to Doha, Qatar, for the third Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) leaders’ meeting on October 2-3.
The ACD, a forum initiated by Thailand in 2002 to foster multifaceted cooperation among 35 Asian nations, will see Thailand assume its chairmanship in 2025.
Under its 2025 chairmanship, Thailand intends to advance the ACD by proposing initiatives such as thematic conferences, an ACD fund, and enhanced collaboration with other international organizations to promote economic, social, and sustainable development across Asia.

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.