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11 Thai protesters acknowledge charges relating to September 19-20 rallies

14 Sept 03:15 Key points summarised by AI

Eleven core members and protesters from Thailand's anti-establishment movement reported to police to acknowledge charges related to the September 19-20 rallies at Thammasat University and Sanam Luang.
The charges include violations of state of emergency and traffic laws, illegal use of loudspeakers, and the Archaeological Sites Act, with protesters asserting they will continue their demonstrations until demands are met.

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.