Pheu Thai vows party revival before next election

15 Sept 10:52 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced a comprehensive internal overhaul to rejuvenate the party, empowering members and attracting new talent to restore public hope.
She dismissed critics, emphasizing the party's historical resilience in surviving multiple dissolutions and coups, emerging stronger after each political crisis.
The party will implement a new organizational structure with dedicated offices for parliamentary affairs, research, party management, and strategic communications.
Paetongtarn also highlighted the need for government bureaucracy reform and expressed concerns about the party's history of political persecution, as it prepares for the next general election by unveiling 185 candidates and an election director.

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.