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People’s party lines up successors should Supreme Court suspend 10 of MPs

14 Sept 02:59 Key points summarised by AI

The People's Party has formed a succession team to replace its leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, and other key figures if 10 incumbent MPs are suspended.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to decide on accepting lèse majesté cases against 44 former Move Forward MPs, including 10 current People's Party MPs, for endorsing a Section 112 amendment bill.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has requested the court to suspend these 10 serving MPs.
Proposed successors include Veerayooth Kanchoochat for party leader, Parit Wacharasindhu as opposition chief whip, and Pakamon Noon-anan as party spokesperson, pending review by the party's general assembly before April 24.

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.