Charter court agrees to consider legality of govt’s loan decree

13 Sept 06:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition from 133 Opposition MPs challenging the legality of an emergency decree allowing the Finance Ministry to borrow funds for the energy crisis and transition.
Petitioners argue the decree violates Section 172 of the Constitution, specifically contending that the 200-billion-baht energy restructuring component is not 'urgently necessary' and was improperly included.
The court has ordered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Cabinet to submit a written clarification on the issue within seven days.

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.