Crowds gather at the Victory Monument to join anti-government rally

13 Sept 11:22 Key points summarised by AI

An anti-government rally, organized by the "United Force for the Protection of Sovereignty," convened at Bangkok's Victory Monument, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the departure of all coalition parties.
Prominent figures, including former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan, Phichit Chaimongkhon, and Nithithorn Lamlua, joined the demonstration.
Beyond political demands, the rally also aims to offer moral support to Thai troops stationed at the Thai-Cambodian border.
Organizers are collecting public donations of necessary items, with the first shipment scheduled to depart tonight for officials and displaced people in border provinces.
Police and city officials are managing traffic and maintaining order around the protest site, advising motorists to avoid the area until the rally concludes at 9 pm.

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.