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6 billion baht request to Cabinet for sugarcane harvesters to reduce smog

23 Sept 02:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Finance Ministry will request 6 billion baht from the Cabinet to fund the purchase of sugarcane harvesting machines.
This initiative aims to reduce severe smog from PM2.5 dust particles caused by farmers burning sugarcane fields, a practice resorted to due to the high cost of mechanical harvesters.
The state-run Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will distribute subsidized loans to farmer cooperatives and community enterprises, enabling them to acquire and rent out these machines to members.

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.