Suriya orders a probe into transfer of rain-making department chief

21 Sept 04:44 Key points summarised by AI

Agriculture Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit initiated an investigation into the transfer of Rachen Sillaparaya, director general of the Royal Rain-making Department, to ensure the process was fair and not politically motivated.
Rachen claims his transfer, occurring five months before his mandatory retirement, stemmed from his refusal to comply with 'political wishes,' specifically declining meetings with Suriya's nephew regarding aircraft maintenance.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 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.