"Tree bank” to be proposed to Cabinet meet in Chumporn

"Tree bank” to be proposed to Cabinet meet in Chumporn

23 Sept 06:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government proposes a "tree bank" to provide affordable, quality saplings of precious trees for private cultivation, complementing a policy change to allow growing these previously prohibited species.
The Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is preparing to accept precious trees as loan collateral, aiming to provide financial support for low-income earners.
PM's Office Minister Kobsak Pootrakool is overseeing the development of this initiative, which includes safeguarding measures like DNA sampling to prevent illegal tree substitutions.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Yesterday 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Kla Tham leader Capt. Thamanat Prompow ignited widespread speculation about a potential merger between their parties.
The meeting is viewed as a strategic message to coalition partner Pheu Thai, indicating Bhumjaithai's alternative options following Pheu Thai's chief whip's remarks about not fully defending all ministers in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
A direct merger between parties with sitting MPs is currently prohibited by Section 99 of the Constitution until the House's term expires, though MPs can switch parties through dismissal or party dissolution.
These constitutional rules aim to prevent financially strong parties from easily absorbing smaller ones, a practice that historically led to single-party dominance, as seen with Thai Rak Thai's 2005 election victory.

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