Somsak gets only 15 minutes to address Medical Council today

17 Sept 02:09 Key points summarised by AI

Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin is granted only 15 minutes to address the Medical Council of Thailand in a closed-door session today.
He will explain his veto of the council's resolution to discipline three doctors involved in former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial six-month hospital stay, which allowed him to avoid prison.
The Medical Council's primary agenda is to vote on whether to affirm its May 8 resolution to discipline the doctors, a decision Somsak previously opposed.

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.