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Questions raised over Suriya’s private jet and asset declaration

13 Sept 12:45 Key points summarised by AI

Whistleblower Ruangkrai Leekitwattana accused former deputy PM Suriya Juangroongruangkit of violating the Election Act by using a private jet for campaigning without EC notification.
Ruangkrai also alleged Suriya under-declared his private jet's value to the NACC at 30 million baht, significantly less than its estimated 800 million baht market price.
Suriya's Pheu Thai Party clarified that the 30 million baht declared was only Suriya's share, with the family-owned jet's total cost being 862 million baht, including taxes, and was legally imported.

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.