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Administrative court rejects compensation for lack of disabled access to BTS

13 Sept 12:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court dismissed a 148 million baht lawsuit filed by 430 disabled individuals against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) over its failure to fully implement disabled access to BTS sky train stations.
The court ruled that the BMA did not deliberately ignore a 2015 Supreme Administrative Court order to install elevators at all stations, attributing delays to encountered obstacles rather than intentional inaction.

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.