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Thaksin prison inquiry widens: Court calls 20 additional witnesses

14 Sept 18:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has significantly expanded its inquiry, summoning 20 additional witnesses regarding the enforcement of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prison sentences.
New witnesses include doctors and nurses who treated Thaksin during his controversial six-month stay at Police General Hospital, where he did not spend time in a traditional prison facility.
Six hearings are scheduled throughout July (4, 8, 15, 18, 25, 30) to scrutinize the Corrections Department's handling of Thaksin's original 8-year sentence, which was later reduced to one year by Royal commutation and then suspended.

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.