Paetongtarn faces final court hearing over Hun Sen phone call

13 Sept 12:37 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended her final Constitutional Court hearing regarding alleged ethical misconduct and dishonesty over a controversial phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen.
The petition accuses her of impropriety for referring to Hun Sen as 'uncle' and a Thai commander as 'an opponent' during escalating border tensions, with the Court set to deliver its verdict on August 29.

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.