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Opposition claims ‘inducement’ offered to lure its MPs to reach a quorum for House meeting

1 Oct 00:23 Key points summarised by AI

The Opposition’s chief whip alleges an attempt by the Government bloc to "bribe" about 20 opposition MPs with an "eight-digit amount" to ensure a quorum for a crucial House meeting.
The quorum, requiring at least 249 MPs, is necessary for a vote recount on an opposition motion to investigate the impacts of the pre-election junta’s orders.
Opposition MPs plan to boycott the House chamber, leaving the government responsible for securing the required quorum.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reportedly threatened to dissolve the House if the meeting fails for a third time, a justification the opposition deems insufficient.
Internal government tensions are evident as the PM and key ministers express displeasure with the Democrat party after six of its MPs voted with the opposition last week.

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.