Election may take place Feb 24 the earliest:Election Commission chairman

Election may take place Feb 24 the earliest:Election Commission chairman

21 Sept 07:14 Key points summarised by AI

Newly-appointed Election Commission chairman Itthiporn Boonprakong announced the earliest possible election date is February 24, with the latest being May.
The EC is preparing the organizational plan, including the multi-level selection of senators, which must be ready before the organic law becomes enforceable on September 13.

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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