Court seals evidence presented during Thaksin’s hospital stay hearing

15 Sept 21:05 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division sealed all witness testimonies and documents presented during a hearing on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s controversial hospital stay, aiming to prevent witness collusion and protect confidential health data.
The court justified sealing the evidence to ensure the discovery of the "whole truth" by preventing subsequent witnesses from accessing prior testimonies, which could lead to public confusion and leaks of Thaksin’s health condition.
Five medical personnel, including doctors and nurses, were summoned and questioned intensely regarding their roles in Thaksin's transfer and diagnosis, specifically addressing pre-written transfer certificates and recommendations made without physical examinations.
Key inquiries focused on medical staff diagnosing Thaksin and recommending his transfer to the Police General Hospital without conducting physical examinations, particularly challenging claims of his critical illness made by the duty nurse.

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.