2025 will be a year of opportunities for all Thais - PM Paetongtarn

13 Sept 12:39 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra proclaimed 2025 as a year of diverse opportunities for all Thai people, encompassing economic growth and personal success.
She reflected on 2024's challenges, including devastating floods and economic crises, emphasizing that national unity and cooperation enabled the country to overcome these hardships.

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.