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Ex-justice minister grills PM over Khao Kradueng land controversy

11 Sept 12:01 Key points summarised by AI

Former justice minister Tawee Sodsong accused the Land Department of defying court orders by refusing to revoke land ownership documents for 813.3 hectares at Khao Kradueng, which he claims belongs entirely to State Railways of Thailand (SRT).
Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri disputed Tawee's assertion, clarifying that court rulings only pertained to specific plots and did not declare all Khao Kradueng land as SRT property.
The heated parliamentary debate, which saw protests from Bhumjaithai MPs, highlighted allegations that the Chidchob family occupies over 80 hectares of the disputed land for major sports developments.

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.