Democrats focusing on swing voters – Abhisit

28 Sept 09:07 Key points summarised by AI

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is intensely campaigning to persuade undecided voters, urging them to reconsider the party's record and reforms ahead of the general election.
Abhisit focused his campaign efforts on Bangkok’s Constituency 3, an area with which he has a long political connection, expressing hope for the party's long-standing ties there despite acknowledging the need for continued hard work.
He pressed the Election Commission to enforce clear and transparent rules for advance voting to prevent potential abuse and pre-election vote buying, aiming to protect parliament's reputation.
Abhisit advocated for political parties to remain united on national security and border issues, cautioning against using them as divisive campaign tools.

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.