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4 Thai workers safely evacuated after gunmen attacked Dusit D2 hotel in Nairobi

13 Sept 09:44 Key points summarised by AI

Four Thai staffers were safely evacuated from the Dusit D2 hotel in Nairobi following a coordinated attack by gunmen.
The assault, which included explosions and sustained gunfire, reportedly killed at least 11 people, with the death toll anticipated to rise.
The Al-Qaeda-linked Somali group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, which began with an explosion targeting vehicles and a suicide blast in the hotel foyer.
Kenyan security forces launched an extensive operation to secure the complex, rescue trapped individuals, and neutralize the attackers.

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.