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Administrative Court clarifies Yingluck’s compensation ruling

12 Sept 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Administrative Court clarified it did not directly order former PM Yingluck Shinawatra to pay 10 billion baht in compensation for the controversial rice pledging scheme.
The court's role was to rule on the lawfulness of the Finance Ministry's original 35.7 billion baht compensation order, which it found partially unlawful, thereby reducing the due amount to approximately 10 billion baht.

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.