MPs agree to pay for their own lunches in parliament after Songkran

10 Sept 13:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Members of Parliament (MPs) unanimously agreed to pay for their own lunches in parliament after the Songkran holidays, a move expected to save taxpayers approximately 200,000 baht daily.
The proposal, initiated by Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, will see the House Secretariat continue to arrange meals, but MPs will now cover the costs themselves, with preparations limited to reflect actual attendance of up to 300 MPs.

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.