Anutin says Cabinet approves abrogation of MOU44

13 Sept 11:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, approved the abrogation of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU44) with Cambodia, which aimed to settle overlapping maritime claims.
The decision to terminate MOU44 comes after 25 years of stalled negotiations, with Thailand citing a complete lack of progress in resolving the maritime boundary and resource issues.
Future negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia will now be conducted under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a comprehensive international treaty ratified by both nations.
This strategic move is intended to establish a clearer and more consistent legal basis for new negotiations, addressing past concerns where Cambodia reportedly prioritized resource exploitation over boundary demarcation.

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.