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Three ex-UDD core members sentenced to 4 years for ASEAN Summit 2009 protest

Three ex-UDD core members sentenced to 4 years for ASEAN Summit 2009 protest

23 Sept 03:33 Key points summarised by AI

Three former core members of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) — Pol Lt-Col Waipote Arpornrat, Samroeng Prajumrua, and Worachai Hema — were sentenced to four years in prison without suspension by the Supreme Court for their involvement in the forced closure of the 2009 ASEAN Summit.
The trio failed to appear for the verdict reading, claiming lack of notification, following similar four-year sentences issued to eight other UDD members on September 11th for the same disruption, all of whom were also absent and had arrest warrants issued against them.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Yesterday 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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