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Ex-senior NACC officials get jail terms in Gen Prawit luxury watch scandal

23 Sept 05:26 Key points summarised by AI

Two former senior National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) officials, Pol Gen Watcharaphol Prasarnratchakit and Supa Piyajitti, received three-year prison sentences.
They were convicted of malfeasance in office for concealing critical facts about former deputy prime minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan's luxury wristwatches.
The scandal, which began in 2017-18, involved Gen Prawit being seen wearing expensive watches not declared in his assets, which he claimed were borrowed from a deceased friend.
Activist Veera Somkwamkid initiated the legal action against NACC members for failing to disclose the investigation findings into the wristwatch controversy.

18 Oct 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.