Paetongtarn confident she can defend herself in court

13 Sept 12:52 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, suspended by the Constitutional Court over misconduct charges, expressed confidence in defending her phone call with Hun Sen as being in the national interest.
She clarified that her conversation with Cambodian President Hun Sen aimed to "save the lives of our soldiers and to ensure peace," vehemently denying any personal gain from the interaction.
Paetongtarn has 15 days to submit her defense; her recent appointment as Minister of Culture, intended to maintain a government role, is also expected to face legal scrutiny.

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.