Ex-commerce minister Boonsong ruled ‘unusually wealthy’

15 Sept 05:59 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) declared former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom "unusually wealthy," identifying 107 million baht in illicit assets.
Investigators found a significant discrepancy between his modest official income and large, unexplained sums transferred into accounts belonging to Boonsong, his family, and his companies.
The NACC will now submit its findings to court, seeking the confiscation of the 107 million baht, as Boonsong could not provide documentation for the wealth's origin.
Boonsong was previously convicted and sentenced to prison for his role in the rice-pledging scheme scandal, later having his sentence reduced and being released on parole in December 2024.

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.