PM says Opposition has forgotten the massive corruption during Pheu Thai administration

14 Sept 02:23 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hit back at opposition Pheu Thai MPs, reminding them of alleged massive corruption and 'parliamentary dictatorship' during former PM Yingluck Shinawatra's regime.
He defended his decision not to resign, stating he has duties to perform for the 'Motherland' and is not addicted to power, despite calls from the opposition.
The PM rebutted accusations that his 2014 military coup caused the current political conflict, instead blaming the opposition's past actions for 'chaos and corruption'.

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.