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Court upholds dismissal of ex–deputy police chief Surachate

12 Sept 05:02 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Administrative Court affirmed the dismissal of former deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn, ruling the original order legitimate.
The court found the dismissal valid due to serious charges of money laundering and malfeasance connected to an online gambling platform, confirming the national police chief's authority to terminate his employment.

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.