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People’s Party’s council candidate in Chon Buri disqualified

18 Sept 04:43 Key points summarised by AI

People's Party candidate Sitthichai Samrith was disqualified from a Chon Buri municipal election due to a nearly two-decade-old drug conviction.
Thai law prohibits individuals with prison sentences of one year or more from standing in local elections, a requirement Sitthichai's past four-year sentence for drug offenses violates.

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.