Prawit drops PM race citing health, Trinuch steps in

15 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

Prawit Wongsuwan steps down as a prime ministerial candidate for the Palang Pracharath party due to health issues, though he retains his position as party leader.
Treenuch Thienthong, the party's secretary-general, has been named the new first prime ministerial candidate, with Thirachai Puvanatnaranubala as the second.

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.