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Gen Nattaphon tipped to join Anutin cabinet as defence minister

13 Sept 11:34 Key points summarised by AI

Gen. Nattaphon Nakpanich is expected to be appointed Defence Minister in Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s new government, a unique retention from the previous administration.
Prime Minister Anutin personally extended the invitation, aiming to maintain stability in top defence leadership amid the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
Nattaphon's extensive experience as acting deputy defence minister and head of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Management Centre makes him a pragmatic choice during the fragile ceasefire.
He is slated to attend the upcoming Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee meeting to address critical issues such as mine clearance and cross-border crime.
Describing himself as a non-political 'party outsider,' Gen. Nattaphon has conveyed his readiness to fulfill his duties in the new ministerial role.

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.