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Why the judges did not read the ruling on budget bill from the bench

13 Sept 12:46 Key points summarised by AI

Former election commissioner Somchai Sirsutthiyakorn explained that Constitutional Court judges did not read the budget bill ruling from the bench because it involved a legal technicality with no defendant.
The 5:4 vote declared the budget bill legal, allowing the House to proceed with further debates and confirming that proxy voting is illegal, requiring the House to address this ethical issue.

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.