Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Rebel MPs in United Thai Nation party vow support for PM
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Rebel MPs in United Thai Nation party vow support for PM
11 Sept 04:37Key points summarised by AI
A rebel faction, "Group 18," within the United Thai Nation party has declared its support for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
This move defies the party's executive committee, which proposed replacing the PM, with the rebels arguing that the issues surrounding the Prime Minister have been resolved.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Yesterday 12:30Key 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.