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Paetongtarn will not attend Constitutional Court verdict reading this Friday

21 Sept 13:35 Key points summarised by AI

Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not be present at the Constitutional Court for her verdict reading this Friday, opting to follow the proceedings from Government House with her Cabinet and Pheu Thai MPs.
Should the court oust her, the Pheu Thai party intends to nominate Chaikasem Nitisiri as the next prime minister, with the current coalition government committed to remaining united.

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.