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EC urges Thaksin to address claims he controls Pheu Thai

11 Sept 11:31 Key points summarised by AI

EC Chairman Itthiphol Boonpracong urges former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to voluntarily address allegations of illegally dominating the Pheu Thai party.
The Election Commission is investigating multiple complaints, some potentially leading to party dissolution, but cannot formally summon Thaksin and hopes for his voluntary response.

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.