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Cabinet to consider bills protecting maritime, home-based workers

12 Sept 04:16 Key points summarised by AI

New draft bills propose integrating merchant seamen into the social security system and establishing international standards for home-based workers, ensuring fair pay, health safety, and a minimum age of 15.
Legislation also aims to provide equal rights and compensation for spouses of state enterprise workers, regardless of gender, aligning their entitlements with equal marriage laws in cases of sickness or death.

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.