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Palang Pracharath asked to fire deputy spokesman over alleged iCon involvement

12 Sept 00:59 Key points summarised by AI

Activist lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd urged the Palang Pracharath party to dismiss deputy spokesman Samart Jenchaichitvanich over alleged involvement with iCon Group.
Samart is suspected of demanding a 100,000 baht monthly payoff from iCon Group for protection from official scrutiny, as heard in an alleged audio clip.
Sittra submitted a letter to party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan, demanding Samart's ouster and citing confirmation of Samart's voice in the clip.
iCon Group CEO Waratphol Waratvorakul postponed his official testimony, leading to the consumer protection board rejecting his request and referring the case to police for action.
The Office of the Consumer Protection Board is currently discussing the potential withdrawal of iCon Group's direct marketing license, with three linked celebrities also due for interviews.

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.