Southern Bhumjaithai MPs under fire over SEC bills

21 Sept 02:58 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai MPs face scrutiny for initiating and supporting two Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bills that would allow foreign investors to lease land in 12 southern provinces for up to 99 years.
The SEC Watch group and other critics argue these bills threaten local land ownership, undermine the region's agricultural and tourism potential for residents, and primarily benefit foreign investors and large corporations.
Concerns extend to the SEC's link with the controversial land bridge project, also promoted by Bhumjaithai, with groups citing potential policy corruption, enormous investment costs, and wide-ranging impacts on local livelihoods and natural resources.
Opposition groups, including local networks and environmental activists, highlight a severe lack of genuine public participation in both projects, vowing peaceful resistance against what they see as schemes not designed for the benefit of southern residents.

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.