Distorted justice in Thaksin's hospital avoidance: Rangsiman

16 Sept 09:11 Key points summarised by AI

People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome asserts that Thaksin Shinawatra was not critically ill during his six-month hospital stay, reinforcing his parliamentary claims.
Rome alleges the justice system was distorted by the government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to help Thaksin avoid serving his prison sentence, with more individuals expected to be held accountable beyond the three doctors already implicated.

House poll shows opposition to proposed funding changes for four organisations

Today 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A House of Representatives poll revealed significant public opposition to proposed changes in funding sources for four key organizations: Thai PBS, ThaiHealth, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and the Elderly People Act.
The Bhumjaithai Party's bills aim to shift these organizations' funding from legally earmarked 'sin taxes' to the annual government budget.
Across all four entities, a clear majority of respondents consistently opposed the proposed amendments, with opposition rates ranging from approximately 68% for Thai PBS and SAT to nearly 90% for ThaiHealth.