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Campaign launched to restore dignity of Thailand’s only infamous cannibal

13 Sept 11:07 Key points summarised by AI

A change.org campaign, supported by over 10,000 people, seeks to remove the mummified body of Si Quey from Siriraj hospital museum to restore his human dignity.
The campaign asserts that Si Quey, often labeled Thailand's only cannibal, was falsely accused of eating children's organs, as his court conviction was for murder, not cannibalism.
Initiators argue that media sensationalism distorted his story six decades ago, creating a pervasive cultural myth despite a lack of hard evidence for cannibalism.
The campaign aims to rectify a historical injustice, advocating for the removal of his body and the 'cannibal' label to promote respect for human dignity and acknowledge past societal mistakes.

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.