People’s Party to decide tomorrow on PM candidate

25 Sept 04:48 Key points summarised by AI

The People's Party will meet tomorrow to decide which prime ministerial candidate to support, using its 143 votes to resolve the country's political deadlock.
Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut emphasized their votes are not for bargaining cabinet portfolios and denied any secret deals for government posts.
A key condition for their support is that the new prime minister must dissolve the House within four months of giving a formal policy statement.
The party firmly stated it would not support former prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha under any circumstances.
Both Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties are actively campaigning to secure the People's Party's crucial support for their candidates.

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.