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Last day for Attorney General to decide on Thaksin lèse majesté appeal

13 Sept 22:35 Key points summarised by AI

Today marks the final deadline for the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to decide on appealing the Criminal Court’s acquittal of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on a lèse majesté charge.
Thaksin was acquitted on August 22 of charges stemming from a 2015 interview, with the OAG holding sole authority to file an appeal.
While an OAG working panel recommended against an appeal, the Attorney-General holds the ultimate decision.
Prominent political activists are strongly urging the Attorney-General to appeal, emphasizing the need for legal precedent from the Supreme Court and public accountability in this sensitive case.

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.