Commerce minister denies connection to Bt26m diamond necklace

13 Sept 20:18 Key points summarised by AI

Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan vehemently denies being 'Minister P,' the individual accused by celebrity businesswoman May Vasana of holding her 26-million baht diamond necklace, which she claims actress Dew Arisara allegedly pawned.
Police are actively investigating the dispute, urging 'Minister P' to promptly return the necklace to its rightful owner to avoid potential charges of accepting stolen goods, following a complaint filed by May Vasana.

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.