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Protesters claim symbolic win for “taking back” the 11th Infantry Regiment from the Monarchy

13 Sept 22:47 Key points summarised by AI

Protest leader Parit Chiwarak declared a symbolic victory, renaming the 11th Infantry Regiment as "of the People's Guards" and demanding its transfer from the Monarchy to the regular army.
Protesters emphasized their demands by throwing paper planes with statements into the barracks, asserting the Monarchy's non-need for its own army.
Another leader, Arnon Nampa, pledged continued peaceful protests to "open the wounds of the feudalists," promising further actions at undisclosed locations.
The protest concluded with red paint symbolizing the 2010 Red Shirt protests, and a call for a new gathering on December 2nd at the Constitutional Court.

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.