Post-election scenario Prayut’s rivals won’t like

20 Sept 00:37 Key points summarised by AI

The 150-day election timeframe, a key concern for pro-election advocates, likely applies only to the ballot casting date, potentially allowing the election to be delayed until May 9 without nullification.
The 2017 Constitution lacks a deadline for Parliament to elect the prime minister after the election, creating a significant loophole for prolonged political maneuvering.
This constitutional gap allows interim Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to indefinitely lobby for support, leveraging his 250 Senate votes and Article 44 powers to consolidate a stable government.
Prayut's rivals, particularly the Pheu Thai camp, must secure over 376 House seats to immediately name their prime minister and circumvent this strategic delay, otherwise, the extended post-election period favors Prayut.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.