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Senator loses seats and political rights banned after false claim ruling
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Senator loses seats and political rights banned after false claim ruling
27 Sept 05:25Key points summarised by AI
The Supreme Court banned Senator Wichien Chaisathaporn from voting and candidacy rights for ten years.
The ruling found Wichien provided false information, claiming to be an “energy conservation expert at the Ministry of Industry” in his Senate candidate profile.
The court concluded this misrepresentation was a deliberate deception to mislead voters and compromised the integrity of the Senate selection process.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
18 Oct 12:30Key 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.