Paradorn upbeat as 22 million join subsidy scheme on day one

27 Sept 05:08 Key points summarised by AI

PM's Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul announced a successful launch for the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" scheme, with 22 million out of 30 million eligible Thais registering for the 4,000-baht subsidy on its first day.
The registration process was quick for existing 50:50 co-payment scheme users, seeing 10 million sign-ups within 25 minutes, though new applicants may wait up to three days for verification.
Registration for the scheme will continue until Friday, with participants able to begin spending their subsidy starting June 1.
Paradorn also noted complaints about some of the 13 million state welfare card holders not being genuinely poor, suggesting a review of their eligibility for the additional 700-baht monthly allowance.

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.