“I remain proud of my father and his lifelong dedication to Thailand” - Paetongtarn

11 Sept 11:54 Key points summarised by AI

Paetongtarn Shinawatra acknowledged the Supreme Court's order for her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, to serve a one-year prison term, noting its historic significance as the first imprisonment of a former prime minister.
She affirmed her father and family's resilience despite the 'heavy matter,' reiterating her commitment and the Pheu Thai party's role as the parliamentary opposition.
Paetongtarn expressed profound gratitude for the King's royal mercy in commuting Thaksin's sentence and celebrated her father's legacy of policies that benefited the people and his unwavering dedication to Thailand.

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.