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Chuan says MPs are adults and should know how to dress appropriately

13 Sept 23:37 Key points summarised by AI

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai supports MPs wearing Thai fabrics but stresses the paramount importance of appropriate dress for the occasion and venue.
He believes MPs, as adults, should inherently understand and adhere to proper attire, even permitting a disabled MP to wear shorts for practical reasons.
The dress code debate escalated after Future Forward MPs wore traditional 'Gasalong'-style costumes, generating significant public discussion and mixed reactions.
Chuan underscored that while MP performance is vital, maintaining an appropriate dress standard is equally essential for parliamentary decorum and respect.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.