Taking notes into polling booths by senatorial candidates is legal - Court

13 Sept 12:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases ruled that senatorial candidates legally permitted to bring instruction notes into polling booths, as no law prohibits this action.
The Election Commission (EC) cannot prevent candidates from taking notes, despite a previously revoked regulation attempting to do so.
This court ruling counters the Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) allegations of voting collusion linked to candidates using these notes.
The DSI's investigation into the Senate election case has been limited to only the money laundering aspect, not broader electoral collusion or other charges.

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.