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74 former senators rally in support of Medical Council

11 Sept 09:34 Key points summarised by AI

A group of 74 former senators publicly supports the Medical Council's ruling to discipline three doctors involved in former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's six-month hospital stay, which circumvented his prison sentence.
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, acting as special chair, vetoed the council's decision, claiming the doctors did not breach medical ethics.
The former senators urged Medical Council members to attend the upcoming June 12th meeting, uphold professional ethics, and resist outside pressure, emphasizing the public's close scrutiny and the decision's impact on the council's credibility.

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.