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Lamphun monks use portable kitchen cabinets for alms to reduce plastic bags

13 Sept 13:10 Key points summarised by AI

Monks at Wat Pa Book in Lamphun, Thailand, pioneered the use of portable kitchen cabinets for alms collection two decades ago, actively reducing single-use plastic bags.
This eco-conscious practice involved encouraging followers to offer food on plates or wrapped in banana leaves, with monks adjusting alms collection times to facilitate plastic-free donations.

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.