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Health Ministry doubts Aussie couple got parasitic infection in Thailand

13 Sept 10:56 Key points summarised by AI

An Australian couple claims they contracted the Dientamoeba Fragilis parasite from a Pad Thai dish eaten in Thailand in 2017, leading to prolonged illness.
Thailand's Ministry of Public Health strongly doubts the claim, stating investigations found no trace of the parasite in food and no reported cases in Phuket.
Health experts emphasize that the parasite cannot survive in well-cooked food like Pad Thai and would typically be discharged from a healthy person's body within two years.

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.