PM to invoke Article 44 to ease political restrictions

13 Sept 19:29 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will invoke Article 44 of the interim Constitution to relax existing political restrictions.
This executive action will permit political parties to conduct activities such as recruiting new members, expressing opinions on election constituencies, holding primary elections, and coordinating with party members.

Japan’s emperor and empress welcome Queen Suthida at Tokyo palace

Today 08:44 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako formally welcomed Thailand's Queen Suthida at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking their first meeting.
Queen Suthida is visiting Japan as the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) first Women’s Global Ambassador, attending the 2027 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia Championship in Sapporo.
During her visit, she presented medals and awards to athletes, with a light-hearted exchange with a player gaining online attention.
Her aviation background, including personally piloting her royal aircraft to Japan and a recent solo Gripen fighter jet flight, also drew significant media interest.