Year-end storms batter everyone politically

23 Sept 03:20 Key points summarised by AI

Major Thai political players, including Pheu Thai, Prime Minister Prayut, and Thanathorn of Future Forward, face significant year-end challenges and internal strife.
Future Forward and its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit are in severe jeopardy, facing potential party dissolution and jail sentences for top executives, signaling a shift in anti-government leadership.
The Pheu Thai Party suffered a critical by-election loss, fueling fears of Thaksin Shinawatra's waning commitment and ongoing internal rebellions.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, despite some by-election victories, struggles with a negative public image and escalating problems among his coalition partners.
The political instability sets the stage for a volatile 2020, marked by increased protests, deepening divides, and a continuation of self-serving politics that ultimately harms the Thai public.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.