Anti-graft commissioner ousted as Surachate bribery probe widens

12 Sept 23:41 Key points summarised by AI

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) removed commissioner Ekkawit Watchawalku due to his implication in a bribery scandal involving former deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn.
Ekkawit is accused of accepting 10 million baht in gold bars from Surachate, allegedly to clear him of malfeasance charges related to online gambling network bribes.
The NACC is expected to return the case to the police, citing a lack of authority to investigate matters where one of its own members is implicated.

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.