Finance Ministry should reassess rice pledging scheme losses - Phumtham

11 Sept 17:13 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai urges the Finance Ministry to re-evaluate losses from the controversial rice pledging scheme and former PM Yingluck Shinawatra's compensation.
He cites a Supreme Administrative Court ruling that significantly reduced the demanded compensation, indicating errors in the initial loss calculation.
Phumtham highlighted his ministry's success in selling leftover scheme rice at a much higher price, suggesting previous mismanagement in sales.
PM's Office Minister Chusak Sirinil also supports a reassessment, noting the previous order's age.

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.