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Ex-MPs found at fault for allowing others to use their parliamentary IDs

14 Sept 02:27 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found three former MPs guilty of allowing others to use their parliamentary ID cards to falsely confirm attendance at a September 2013 meeting while absent.
Former MPs Chaiwut Pongpaew, Phiraphol Lapharoj (Democrat), and Sarunwut Sarunkate (Pheu Thai) are set to face litigation in the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders.
In a separate ruling, former Bhumjaithai MP Natchanon Srikorkua was found guilty of ethical misconduct for allowing an “outsider” to pay his 1.4 million baht medical expenses in 2019.
Natchanon allegedly appointed the “outsider” as a personal specialist as a return favor, with the NACC also submitting this case to the Office of Attorney-General for Supreme Court litigation.

Yesterday 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.