Paetongtarn hosts Hua Hin seminar with Thaksin joining as special guest

10 Sept 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as Pheu Thai Party leader, hosted a seminar in Hua Hin, featuring her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, as a special guest speaker.
Thaksin, making his first train trip since 2005, joined Paetongtarn, her family, and party MPs via a specially chartered train, humorously remarking on his and his daughter's shared political identity.

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.