Pheu Thai's Ruangkrai opposes move to nullify appointment of election inspectors

14 Sept 01:36 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai member Ruangkrai Leekitwattana urged the Election Commission (EC) to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on a motion by 36 National Legislative Council (NLA) members.
The NLA motion aims to nullify the appointment of 616 poll inspectors, a move critics perceive as an attempt to delay general elections.
Ruangkrai contends that the NLA members' actions may involve a conflict of interest and, if deemed unconstitutional, could result in their removal from the NLA.

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.