Pheu Thai retains Chiang Rai seat after by-election

11 Sept 08:59 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai candidate Sa-nga Prommuang decisively won the by-election in Chiang Rai’s Constituency 7, securing 43,229 votes.
This victory ensures Pheu Thai retains the seat, which became vacant after the former MP was disqualified and banned from politics for 10 years.

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.