Suriya to become acting PM

21 Sept 03:11 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit will serve as acting prime minister, leading the new Cabinet's oath-taking ceremony before His Majesty the King.
Phumtham Wechayachai, typically first in line, is unable to assume the acting PM role due to a legal technicality; his previous posts ended, and he has not yet been sworn into his new positions.
As Phumtham has not taken the oath, he cannot perform his duties, thus the role of acting prime minister falls to Suriya, the next deputy prime minister in line.
This marks an unprecedented situation where a prime minister is suspended before a new Cabinet has been sworn in.
The Cabinet secretary-general has sought urgent advice from the Council of State to navigate these unique circumstances.

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.