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Phumtham: Pheu Thai will review draft decree on House dissolution

13 Sept 02:04 Key points summarised by AI

Caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed the Office of the Privy Council returned the draft Royal decree for House dissolution, citing unresolved legal issues regarding a caretaker prime minister's authority.
Phumtham accepted the procedure and agreed to review the decree, reaffirming the government's determination to "return the power to the people" swiftly.
Pheu Thai announced Chaikasem Nitisiri as their prime ministerial candidate, pledging to dissolve the House immediately after delivering its policy statement if their candidate is chosen.
Bhumjaithai Party Leader Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence that the People's party will honor their agreement and not support Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate.
Bhumjaithai MPs withdrew their complaint against Phumtham regarding alleged malfeasance in office over the submission of the now-rejected House dissolution decree.

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.