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Thaksin reunited with grandchildren during Children’s Day prison visit

14 Sept 09:10 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a special Children's Day visit from his children and seven grandchildren at Klong Prem Central Prison.
The prison facilitated a rare close-contact family reunion, allowing physical embraces and shared meals, a significant departure from standard visitation rules.
The visit included a heartwarming celebration for his granddaughter Thitharn's fifth birthday, complete with a cake and ice cream for other inmates.
The family expressed immense joy over the "warm and very happy" reunion, marking their longest separation from the patriarch.

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.