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Thaksin filling his time in prison by reading and watching TV

14 Sept 04:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a year in a Bangkok prison, spends his daily confinement reading and watching television.
He recently underwent a standard chest X-ray and receives regular visits from family and lawyers; reports of him treating prison staff to pizza were clarified as an outsider's gesture, as inmate-sponsored meals are generally prohibited.

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.