Senate on war path with justice ministry over alleged voting collusion

13 Sept 07:13 Key points summarised by AI

Senate leaders threaten to impeach Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong following the Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) decision to probe alleged voting collusion in the June Senate election.
First Deputy Senate Speaker Kriangkrai Srirak asserts the DSI's move taints the Senate's reputation and threatens national security, prompting a motion for the minister's removal.
The DSI board is scheduled to decide on approving the investigation, facing potential charges of malfeasance for allegedly overstepping its authority, as the Election Commission typically handles such matters.
Opinions are sharply divided on the DSI's jurisdiction, with some legal experts viewing it as a political maneuver, while others support the investigation for transparency.

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.