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3 red-shirt leaders ordered to pay 19.3 million baht compensation for damage caused during 2010 protests

3 red-shirt leaders ordered to pay 19.3 million baht compensation for damage caused during 2010 protests

15 Sept 07:29 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court ordered three prominent red-shirt leaders—Jatuporn Promphan, Natthawut Saikua, and Arisman Pongruangrong—to collectively pay 19.3 million baht in compensation.
This compensation is for the destruction by fire of a building in downtown Bangkok during the 2010 red-shirt protests against the Abhisit administration.
The court found the leaders accountable for verbally inciting protesters, which resulted in the arson attack that burned down the ULC Software Company's building, overturning previous lower court dismissals.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

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.

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