Bhumjaithai party to sue a reserve senator for defamation

11 Sept 10:19 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is suing reserve senator Kusumalavati Sirikomut for defamation, retaliating against her petition to the Election Commission (EC) seeking the party's dissolution.
Kusumalavati claims to possess evidence, including a money trail and audio, implicating Bhumjaithai members in electoral collusion during last year's Senate election, alleging Anutin met with senators and demanded pre-signed resignation letters.

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.