Reshuffle sees PM Paetongtarn take on culture portfolio

10 Sept 08:57 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra assumes the additional role of culture minister as part of a new cabinet reshuffle announced by Royal Command.
The new cabinet line-up includes significant changes, with Phumtham Wechayachai becoming deputy prime minister and interior minister, and Narumon Pinyosinwat moving to education.
Ministers, including those changing positions, are scheduled to take their oath before His Majesty the King on Thursday.
The reshuffle introduces several new faces to the cabinet while excluding former ministers such as Pichai Naripthaphan and Itthi Sirilatthayakorn.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.