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Phumtham defends DSI’s investigation of alleged collusion in Senate election

23 Sept 01:44 Key points summarised by AI

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai defends the DSI's investigation into alleged collusion in the Senate election, asserting it's a legal process with sufficient evidence.
The DSI's special case committee, chaired by Phumtham, is scheduled to decide on accepting the collusion allegations as a special case for further investigation.
Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja disputes the DSI's authority, stating only the Election Commission (EC) can investigate the Senate, deeming the DSI's charges illegitimate and unconstitutional.
Failed senatorial candidate Natthaporn Toprayoon submitted evidence of alleged vote collusion to the Law Council, seeking to nullify the election and prompt an NACC probe into the EC.

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.