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Maximum security for PM’s judgement day at Thailand’s Constitutional Court

13 Sept 12:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Constitutional Court is set to rule on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's alleged illegal overstay at an official residence, a verdict that could lead to his removal from office.
Maximum security is enforced at the court, with hundreds of police deployed and public access restricted, due to concerns over potential unrest from anti-establishment protesters following the decision.

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.