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Palang Pracharat to finally invite Gen Prayut to be its PM candidate Friday

13 Sept 23:33 Key points summarised by AI

The pro-junta Palang Pracharat party will formally invite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to be its prime ministerial candidate.
Gen Prayut has until February 8 to decide on the invitation, which will be personally delivered by party leader Uttama Savanayana.
Palang Pracharat plans to unveil all its constituency and party-list candidates, along with its manifesto, on Saturday.
If Gen Prayut accepts, he would temporarily cease Facebook posts but continue his weekly TV address, and his pictures could be used in campaign materials.

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.