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Bhumjaithai quits coalition, calls for PM to take responsibility over leaked recording

13 Sept 12:21 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai Party announced its immediate withdrawal from the ruling coalition, with all its ministers resigning, citing a leaked conversation involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
The party claims the leaked recording between PM Paetongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen compromised Thailand's territorial sovereignty, national interests, and military.
Bhumjaithai explicitly called on the Prime Minister to take responsibility for allegedly disgracing the country, its people, and the Thai military.
The Royal Thai Army publicly affirmed its readiness to protect national sovereignty, supporting a commander unfavourably mentioned in the leaked conversation, while another coalition party also declared its stance to protect national interests.
The withdrawal follows earlier political tensions, including Bhumjaithai's rejection of a cabinet reshuffle offer from the Pheu Thai Party.

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.