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PM Paetongtarn defends her father's hospital stay, insisting his illness was real

13 Sept 11:33 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra staunchly defends her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's, six-month hospital stay, asserting his illness was genuine amidst public skepticism.
Her defense follows the Medical Council of Thailand's recent suspension of two doctors and a warning to a third for discrepancies in Thaksin's medical certificates.
The Council's actions fuel speculation that Thaksin may have feigned illness to avoid prison, a claim Paetongtarn refutes by citing his severe COVID-19 infection and existing foreign medical records.
Thaksin, a powerful figure in the ruling party, has retreated from public view since the council's order, while Paetongtarn denies any influence on the matter, noting her premiership began after his parole.

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.