Unjust compensation order over losses I did not cause - Yingluck

10 Sept 13:30 Key points summarised by AI

Yingluck Shinawatra protests a Bt10 billion compensation order for losses from the rice pledging scheme, arguing she is unjustly compelled to pay an unpayable sum.
She denies direct responsibility for the scheme's losses, stating she wasn't involved in all processes and had no intention to harm the state, despite being held solely accountable.
Yingluck asserts the rice pledging scheme was a constitutionally mandated flagship policy aimed at stimulating the grassroots economy and improving farmers' livelihoods.
She claims the post-coup government exacerbated losses by selling rice stockpiles at "fire-sale" prices, an action that remains uninvestigated.
The former prime minister vows to continue fighting for justice, citing repeated unfair treatment since the 2014 coup.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

18 Oct 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.