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Protesters march to the 11th Infantry Regiment’s barracks to rally until 10pm

13 Sept 10:16 Key points summarised by AI

Protesters, led by Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, marched to the 11th Infantry Regiment’s barracks, with some attempting to breach barriers despite police warnings against breaking the law.
Protester security chief Piyarat “Toto” Chongthep assured police no forced entry, requesting permission to occupy the space until 10pm and seeking the relocation of counter-protesters for safety.

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.