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PM Prayut orders easing of political restrictions -- but campaigning still banned

13 Sept 05:41 Key points summarised by AI

PM Prayut Chan-o-cha invoked Section 44 to ease political restrictions, allowing parties to begin preparations for general elections, which are now strongly signaled to occur by early next year.
The order permits activities such as holding general assemblies, recruiting members, and digital communication, but explicitly maintains the ban on full-fledged election campaigning.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.