Rice pledging scheme fugitive in jail after ten years on the run

12 Sept 14:29 Key points summarised by AI

Suthee Chuemthaisong, a convict in the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice pledging scheme, was arrested in Khon Kaen after a decade as a fugitive.
He was sentenced in absentia to 32 years in prison and ordered to pay 16.9 billion baht in compensation to the state.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.