Famous Ban Paew water draining team to save Sakhon Nakhon from flooding

13 Sept 23:42 Key points summarised by AI

The renowned Ban Paew water draining team, famous for its crucial role in the Tham Luang cave rescue, has deployed high-powered pumps in Sakhon Nakhon.
Their primary objective is to drain floodwaters from Nong Harn lake into the Mekong River, safeguarding the provincial economic zone and inner city from inundation.
Initial operations have successfully lowered Nong Harn's water level by 7 cm, fostering optimism for preventing further flooding, despite 16 Sakhon Nakhon districts already experiencing partial floods and rising river levels in neighboring provinces.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Today 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham party leaders sparked rumors of a potential merger, though Bhumjaithai's leader, Anutin, downplayed it as a casual meal.
The meeting is widely interpreted as a strategic message from Bhumjaithai to the Pheu Thai party, signaling alternative support ahead of an upcoming no-confidence debate.
Thailand's Constitution (Section 99) currently prohibits direct mergers of parties with sitting MPs during the House's term, a rule designed to prevent the 'buying and selling' of MPs.
While direct mergers are restricted, MPs can still switch parties if dismissed by a three-fourths party vote or if their party dissolves, allowing for indirect political realignments.
Kla Tham's voting behavior in the censure debate will demonstrate its loyalty to the government, potentially influencing future political dynamics despite current merger restrictions.