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PM to chair fund-raising TV programme Monday night to help storm victims

14 Sept 05:18 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Cabinet will host a live TV fund-raising program on Channel 9 to gather donations for victims of tropical storm Pa Buk.
The public can contribute through phone calls during the broadcast, direct bank transfers to a dedicated PM's Office account, or by sending relief materials to affected provinces.
Tropical storm Pa Buk impacted over 690,000 people across 18 provinces, with Nakhon Si Thammarat being the hardest hit, prompting the PM to visit the area for relief oversight.

Today 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham party leaders sparked rumors of a potential merger, though Bhumjaithai's leader, Anutin, downplayed it as a casual meal.
The meeting is widely interpreted as a strategic message from Bhumjaithai to the Pheu Thai party, signaling alternative support ahead of an upcoming no-confidence debate.
Thailand's Constitution (Section 99) currently prohibits direct mergers of parties with sitting MPs during the House's term, a rule designed to prevent the 'buying and selling' of MPs.
While direct mergers are restricted, MPs can still switch parties if dismissed by a three-fourths party vote or if their party dissolves, allowing for indirect political realignments.
Kla Tham's voting behavior in the censure debate will demonstrate its loyalty to the government, potentially influencing future political dynamics despite current merger restrictions.