Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Can Pheu Thai cope with party dissolution?
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Can Pheu Thai cope with party dissolution?
13 Sept 02:49Key points summarised by AI
Pheu Thai developed a strategy to counter potential party dissolution by mobilizing 'No' votes in constituencies to trigger by-elections, allowing candidates to re-qualify under a new party (Pheu Tham) within the 90-day constitutional timeframe.
Thaksin Shinawatra's son, Panthongtae, recently indicted in the Krungthai Bank scandal, is speculated to enter politics and run in the election, despite his earlier defiant social media posts.
The political environment is marked by heightened tensions, including verbal clashes between key figures and public discontent, exemplified by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan's unpopularity following past scandals.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Yesterday 22:44Key points summarised by AI
A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.