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Protesters gathering at Victory Monument and Asoke intersection on Sunday

13 Sept 13:35 Key points summarised by AI

Protesters converged on Victory Monument and Asoke intersection in Bangkok, initially confusing police with misleading social media posts regarding protest locations.
Demonstrators at Victory Monument displayed images of detained leaders, shouting 'Free our friends!' and received solidarity from passing motorists flashing three-finger signs.
Protests extended to other areas like Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan, leading to the suspension of BTS sky train services at numerous stations across Sukhumvit and Silom lines.

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.