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Injured protesters lodge complaints over police use of chemical-laced water

13 Sept 16:53 Key points summarised by AI

Four protesters filed complaints alleging police used water cannons with harmful chemicals during a November 17th protest, resulting in blisters and burning sensations.
Lab analysis confirmed the water contained five harmful chemical compounds that cause severe skin and eye irritation, corroborating protesters' injuries.

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.