Cabinet approves cash benefits to begin September 25

13 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

Cabinet greenlights the digital wallet scheme, initiating 10,000 baht cash benefits for 14.5 million vulnerable and disabled Thais from September 25-30.
The government plans to extend benefits to 30 million additional subscribers, citing economic slowdown and rising household debt as justifications, with further disbursements for the initial group scheduled through December.

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.