Thanathorn admits meeting Thaksin on Pheu Thai PM bid

23 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit admitted to meeting former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to discuss potential support for Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate.
The People party's support is contingent on two conditions: parliament dissolution within four months and a national referendum on drafting a new charter.
Thanathorn clarified that the People party's primary goal is to achieve a new parliament through a general election, not to join the current government.
He dismissed speculation about family involvement, asserting that political matters should remain separate from family affairs.

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.