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Anutin’s caretaker cabinet keeps most authority, with some limits

10 Sept 17:42 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's caretaker government retains most normal powers, including overseeing security and disaster relief, but is restricted from transferring officials or using the budget for new projects without Election Commission (EC) consent.
The government must consult the EC on crucial matters, such as the new election date, the feasibility of mobile cabinet meetings for rehabilitation efforts, and the continuation of existing schemes like the co-payment plan.
The election is not strictly confined to a 60-day period and can be held sooner; it will proceed under the old rules utilizing two distinct ballot sheets for constituency and party-list MPs.
House dissolution results in all MPs losing their parliamentary status, the automatic dropping of pending constitutional amendment bills (revivable by a new government), and the cancellation of any proposed referendums not approved by the cabinet prior to dissolution.

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.