Thaksin slams Medical Council for ethical breach over his hospital stay

27 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra accused the Medical Council of an ethical breach, citing leaked internal messages where members allegedly 'scolded' him.
His criticism comes after the council disciplined three doctors involved in his controversial six-month hospital stay at Police General Hospital while he was serving a prison sentence.
Thaksin urged Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, in his capacity as the council's special chair, to carefully review whether to accept or veto the rulings against the doctors.

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.