Medical Council postpones Thaksin’s medical treatment case indefinitely

14 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI

The Medical Council indefinitely postponed its review of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hospital treatment due to the late arrival and large volume of documentation from the Corrections Department and Police General Hospital.
The probe focuses on the ethical conduct of doctors during Thaksin's six-month hospital stay, amid widespread suspicion that he feigned illness to avoid serving his prison sentence, which was ultimately commuted.

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.