Thaksin’s royal insult appeal deadline now extended to next month

13 Sept 07:17 Key points summarised by AI

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) now has until October 22 to file an appeal against the acquittal of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on a royal insult charge.
Thaksin was cleared of the lèse-majesté charge on August 22, stemming from a 2015 interview, and is currently serving a one-year prison term for abuse of power and corruption.

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.