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Palang Pracharat party expects to raise 600 million baht from fund-raising dinner

23 Sept 06:07 Key points summarised by AI

The pro-military Palang Pracharat party anticipates raising 600 million baht from its "One Thailand" fund-raising dinner, featuring 200 tables priced at three million baht each.
Guests, some paying above the standard table price, are subject to legal donation limits of five million baht for individuals and 10 million for corporations.
Following the event, the party will verify donor qualifications and report all received donations and incurred expenses to the Election Commission within approximately one week.
Separately, the Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai (ACT) party also hosted a fund-raising gala dinner, aiming to collect 240 million baht from 240 tables, where party founder Suthep Thuagsuban outlined its core ideologies.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.