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Thaksin urges police to cleanse Prachin Buri of “dark influences”

13 Sept 17:05 Key points summarised by AI

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra called on police to eliminate "dark influences" in Prachin Buri following the fatal shooting of former provincial councillor Chaimet Sitthisanitphong.
Chaimet was shot at the home of his stepfather, Sunthorn Wilawan, the Prachin Buri Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) mayor, who was present and later taken into custody.
Thaksin noted Prachin Buri's history of violent local politics under Sunthorn's long-standing influence, suggesting the incident relates to this pattern.
He suspected the shooting stemmed from a dispute over a PAO candidacy after Chaimet's wife withdrew from a race previously arranged with Sunthorn.
Thaksin emphasized the need for police to set an example by cracking down firmly on local organized crime figures to combat pervasive political violence.

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.