SRT governor resigns, apparently under political pressure

18 Sept 00:16 Key points summarised by AI

Veeris Ammarapala, Governor of the State Railways of Thailand (SRT), resigned effective October 30, citing personal reasons.
His resignation is speculated to be a result of political pressure after he initiated litigation against claimants of disputed land, including members of the influential Chidchob family, despite a Supreme Court ruling in SRT's favor.

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.