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Clarity sought from Revenue Dept. over issuance of promissory notes for shares

11 Sept 00:00 Key points summarised by AI

An MP plans to question the Revenue Department director-general regarding the legality of using promissory notes, without specified payment dates, to avoid income tax on received company shares.
This inquiry follows accusations that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra used such notes for 4.4 billion baht in shares, potentially dodging an estimated 218 million baht in income tax.

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.