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People’s Party MP jailed for lèse majesté conviction

11 Sept 16:30 Key points summarised by AI

People's Party MP Chonthicha Jaengrew was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after being found guilty of lèse majesté by the Criminal Court.
The conviction stems from a 2020 Facebook post criticizing the Bureau of the Royal Household's spending, and a rejected bail application would result in her immediate imprisonment and loss of parliamentary status.

18 Oct 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.