PM defends EEC takeover, says he will serve as “salesman” for investment

10 Sept 19:27 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul assumed direct oversight of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), asserting the move was to propel its next phase of investment, not due to conflict with Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Anutin declared his intention to act as a "salesman" for the EEC, leveraging his international meetings and marketing expertise to attract foreign investors to industrial estates and new business cities.
Transport Minister Phiphat expressed unawareness of the reason for his removal from EEC oversight but denied any internal party conflict, affirming his readiness for future assignments.
Speculation suggests Phiphat's removal stemmed from his refusal to amend the stalled contract for the High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project, a key EEC infrastructure component.

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.