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Fishermen warn of mass protest if sea fishing banned off Nakhon Si Thammarat province

13 Sept 06:47 Key points summarised by AI

Local fishermen in Nakhon Si Thammarat province threaten mass protests against the provincial governor.
They face daily harassment from fishery officials, accused of using illegal fishing gear.
Fishermen allege officials are colluding with a businessman who holds a cockle farming concession in their traditional fishing grounds.
Their demands include resuming normal fishing, revoking the cockle farming concession, and amending fishery law to clearly separate commercial and small-scale fishing.

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.