Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning
Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties
Student dies on campus after she was allegedly bullied by her senior
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Student dies on campus after she was allegedly bullied by her senior
23 Sept 03:13Key points summarised by AI
A 19-year-old Rajabhat Phuket University student, Pornpipat Eiaddam, died after allegedly being forced to run eight laps by a senior, collapsing and later succumbing to heart failure.
Her family filed a police complaint seeking justice, while the university offered 100,000 baht compensation and established a fact-finding committee, denying any hazing rituals.
Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties
Today 16:46Key points summarised by AI
A dinner between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham party leaders sparked rumors of a potential merger, though Bhumjaithai's leader, Anutin, downplayed it as a casual meal.
The meeting is widely interpreted as a strategic message from Bhumjaithai to the Pheu Thai party, signaling alternative support ahead of an upcoming no-confidence debate.
Thailand's Constitution (Section 99) currently prohibits direct mergers of parties with sitting MPs during the House's term, a rule designed to prevent the 'buying and selling' of MPs.
While direct mergers are restricted, MPs can still switch parties if dismissed by a three-fourths party vote or if their party dissolves, allowing for indirect political realignments.
Kla Tham's voting behavior in the censure debate will demonstrate its loyalty to the government, potentially influencing future political dynamics despite current merger restrictions.