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Former PM Thaksin now a free man following granting of royal pardon

10 Sept 19:32 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is now a fully free man, having received a royal pardon on Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday.
The pardon removes all restrictions, allowing him to travel overseas without permission and no longer requiring an electronic monitoring device.
Countersigned by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and published in the Royal Gazette, the pardon took effect immediately, ending his commuted prison term.
This royal pardon also extends benefits to other convicts on probation and in prisons with good behavior records, commuting their sentences based on their conduct.

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.