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Bhumjaithai will not vote for Prayut’s PM nomination if Palang Pracharat get fewer than 251 votes - Anutin

13 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul declared the party will only endorse General Prayut Chan-o-cha as Prime Minister if his coalition secures 251 MP votes, explicitly rejecting reliance on senatorial support.
Anutin dismissed claims of joining any coalition, stating the party is actively consulting constituents to shape its political direction.
A pivotal party meeting on May 20th will finalize Bhumjaithai's stance, with Anutin refuting reports of internal negotiations for cabinet positions.
Both the Pheu Thai and Palang Pracharat parties are actively courting Bhumjaithai, which also received an offer of the premiership from the Seri Ruam Thai party to join the pro-democracy bloc.

Today 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.