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Finance minister to take over oil crisis centre from Phiphat

11 Sept 01:02 Key points summarised by AI

Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas will replace Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn as head of the Middle East oil monitoring centre, addressing public concern over Phiphat's perceived conflict of interest with his family's oil business.
The Fuel Fund Executive Committee has increased the diesel subsidy, raising it from 18.76 baht to 21.69 baht per litre for standard diesel and from 21.39 baht to 24.11 baht per litre for B20 diesel, effective immediately.

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.