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Palang Pracharath wants to scrap MoU 44 with Cambodia

13 Sept 19:21 Key points summarised by AI

The opposition Palang Pracharath party demands the government scrap the 23-year-old Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 44 with Cambodia, claiming it puts Thailand at a disadvantage in negotiations for overlapping maritime areas.
Party leaders argue that MoU 44 fails to comply with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and has effectively downgraded Thailand's maritime territorial claims, including areas off Trat province and around Kut Island.
Critics point out the unusually fast conclusion of MoU 44 and warn that its terms grant Cambodia undue privileges, potentially leading to Thailand losing significant portions of the disputed territory if the issue escalates to the International Court of Justice.
Palang Pracharath asserts its intention is to protect national interests, not to politicize the agreement, highlighting that the MoU contravenes historical treaties and international conventions.

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.