Disunited govt against disarrayed opposition

13 Sept 13:50 Key points summarised by AI

The Prayut government faces significant internal instability, marked by a slim parliamentary majority, frequent quorum failures, and deep conflicts among coalition partners over policy and constitutional amendments.
The Pheu Thai-led opposition is also in disarray, struggling with key leadership losses (e.g., Thanathorn's disqualification), a lack of veteran parliamentarians, and an undefined strategy for its crucial censure offensive.
Both the government and opposition are vulnerable to potential defectors, creating a highly fluid political landscape where small parties gain disproportionate influence as kingmakers due to the absence of a clear majority on either side.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.