Parliamentary debate on charter amendments postponed until mid-February

13 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

The deliberation of 17 draft constitutional amendment bills is postponed until mid-February, allowing MPs and senators more time for study.
The delay was mutually agreed upon by the governing coalition, opposition parties, and the Senate to ensure thorough consideration of the important charter reforms.
The process for a new charter is lengthy, requiring a 180-day referendum law, and the final decision on whether to draft a new charter or extensively amend the current one remains uncertain.
While the opposition preferred a shorter, one-week postponement, they conceded to the Senate's request for a month to facilitate a smoother amendment process.
Some senators voice strong opposition to a new charter drafted by an assembly, citing concerns it could conflict with a ruling from the Constitutional Court.

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.