PM accused of ignoring economic problems

13 Sept 21:39 Key points summarised by AI

The Paetongtarn administration faces accusations of failing to improve the economic situation within six months, citing increased household debt, rising cost of living, growing unemployment, and numerous SME closures.
The Prime Minister is criticized for being inexperienced, incompetent, and allegedly ignoring critical economic problems, with any claimed achievements dismissed as pure luck.
Agricultural product prices, including rice, tapioca, and sugarcane, have significantly plummeted, yet consumer prices for milled rice and palm oil have not seen corresponding reductions.
The government's 'digital wallet' scheme, despite disbursing over 180 billion baht to specific groups, has failed to generate the promised multiplying economic effect, leaving the 16-60 age group still awaiting their promised benefits.

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.