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Catholic leaders petition parliament to drop “casino bill”

13 Sept 22:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand (CBCT) formally petitioned parliament, urging the withdrawal of a controversial casino bill.
The CBCT argues that legalizing casinos will inevitably lead to severe social problems such as gambling addiction, debt, money laundering, and human trafficking, stressing that economic development must align with moral principles.

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.