Court acquits four of lèse majesté charges

13 Sept 10:16 Key points summarised by AI

The Criminal Court acquitted an online influencer and three advertising/e-commerce executives of lèse majesté charges stemming from a promotional video.
The court ruled that Section 112 of the Criminal Code did not apply, as HRH Princess Chulabhorn is not the heir to the throne, and no evidence showed her inclusion in the immediate line of succession.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

18 Oct 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.