Thammasat U asked to suspend classes to let students join the protest

14 Sept 23:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thammasat University's student organization requested class suspension (Oct 14-16) to allow students to join the "Khana Ratsadon" protest at Democracy Monument.
The student body emphasized Thammasat's commitment to free expression and declared solidarity with demands for democracy under the King.
Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan announced security forces are on alert, preparing barriers for Government House, and warned protesters to comply with the law, though he predicted a small, peaceful gathering.
A protest supporter is independently arranging mobile toilets for attendees, facing potential obstruction from authorities who have reportedly warned local operators against cooperation.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Yesterday 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Kla Tham leader Capt. Thamanat Prompow ignited widespread speculation about a potential merger between their parties.
The meeting is viewed as a strategic message to coalition partner Pheu Thai, indicating Bhumjaithai's alternative options following Pheu Thai's chief whip's remarks about not fully defending all ministers in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
A direct merger between parties with sitting MPs is currently prohibited by Section 99 of the Constitution until the House's term expires, though MPs can switch parties through dismissal or party dissolution.
These constitutional rules aim to prevent financially strong parties from easily absorbing smaller ones, a practice that historically led to single-party dominance, as seen with Thai Rak Thai's 2005 election victory.