Bhumjaithai accused of buying votes with ‘co-payment plus’ scheme

12 Sept 07:30 Key points summarised by AI

The People party’s deputy leader, Sirikanya Tansakul, criticized the government’s ‘co-payment plus’ scheme, alleging it's a political tactic to buy votes for the Bhumjaithai party rather than an effective economic solution.
Tansakul highlighted the scheme's substantial cost to taxpayers, estimated at 66 billion baht, which would be distributed among state welfare cardholders, non-taxpayers, and taxpayers.
She questioned the scheme's economic efficacy, suggesting adjustments to its terms, such as changing daily spend limits, to better stimulate the economy, while acknowledging its potential to reduce living costs and aid SMEs.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

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.