Health minister forms panel to consider Medical Council resolution

11 Sept 09:01 Key points summarised by AI

Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin established a 10-member panel to review the Medical Council's resolution concerning the medical treatment of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The panel will advise Somsak, who, as special chairman of the Medical Council, has 15 days to either endorse or veto the resolution.
The Medical Council's resolution from May 8th warned one doctor and temporarily suspended two others' licenses due to discrepancies in Thaksin's medical records.

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.