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Thaksin repeats confidence fugitive sister Yingluck to return home by Songkran

23 Sept 05:16 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reiterated his confidence that his sister, fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra, will return to Thailand around April next year, potentially even earlier.
Yingluck has been in exile since August 2017, having fled Thailand to avoid a five-year prison sentence in absentia for a rice pledging scheme corruption case.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Yingluck's niece, stated she was unaware of Thaksin's comments and confirmed Yingluck has not contacted her government regarding a return.
Paetongtarn also deflected questions about Thaksin's recent campaign activities in Udon Thani, which raised concerns about potential election law violations due to his dual citizenship.

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.