Govt needs all support it can muster for this week’s budget debate

13 Sept 07:50 Key points summarised by AI

The People's Party deputy leader, Sirikanya Tansakul, urged the government to ensure full MP attendance for the August 13-15 budget bill readings to prevent delays from a lack of quorum.
Opposition parties will not vote for the bill due to unchanged budget allocations, despite the United Thai Nation party's confidence in its easy passage.

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.