Bhumjaithai party claims to have 146 MPs on top of 143 from People’s party

14 Sept 05:41 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul announced securing support from 146 MPs across multiple parties, bolstering his bid for prime minister, in addition to 143 MPs from the People's party.
Anutin's coalition comprises MPs from Bhumjaithai, Kla Tham, Palang Pracharath, and defectors from United Thai Nation, Pheu Thai, Thai Srang Thai, and the Democrat party, plus the Fair party.
Anutin thanked the People's party for their support, pledging to meet their preconditions, as his party pressed the House Speaker for an immediate parliamentary vote on the new prime minister.
Bhumjaithai stressed the critical need for a new government to address national challenges, following the retroactive removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the automatic ousting of her administration on July 1st.

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.