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Lower House overwhelmingly passed the draft one-tier referendum bill

13 Sept 06:53 Key points summarised by AI

The Lower House overwhelmingly approved a one-tier referendum bill to amend the Constitution, passing it with 326 votes in favor.
The Bhumjaithai party, a key coalition partner, notably voted against the bill, casting all 61 dissenting votes and highlighting a widening rift within the government.
Pheu Thai MP Adisorn Piengket criticized Bhumjaithai for hindering democratic progress and contradicting earlier pledges, suggesting their conflicting positions will delay charter amendments.
Bhumjaithai Secretary-General Chaichanok Chidchob defended their stance, advocating for a two-tier referendum to ensure broader voter participation in constitutional changes.
Due to the ongoing conflict between the House and Senate over the referendum format, the draft bill faces a six-month hold, effectively preventing any charter amendments during the current parliamentary session.

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.