5 new Election Commission members get royal approval

5 new Election Commission members get royal approval

14 Sept 07:53 Key points summarised by AI

HM the King officially approved five new Election Commission (EC) members, including Itthiporn Boonprakong as chairman, to oversee the upcoming post-coup general elections.
The new EC faces the immediate task of reviewing the qualifications of 616 previously selected poll inspectors, a point of contention, while two EC positions remain vacant.

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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