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Piyabutr urges members to switch to new party if Future Forward disbanded

13 Sept 11:17 Key points summarised by AI

Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, Future Forward secretary-general, anticipates the party's dissolution by the Constitutional Court and advises its 60,000 members to join a new party if it occurs.
He refutes accusations of the party being anti-constitutional monarchy, labeling them as "nonsense" and a "patchwork of spurious accusations" aimed at hindering the party's success.
Piyabutr asserts that both he and Thanathorn support a constitutional monarchy and plan to continue advocating for full democracy and change across Thailand, even if they lose their MP status.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.