Thai Charter Court files police complaint against protest leaders for allegedly insulting the court

23 Sept 05:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Constitutional Court filed a police complaint against protest leaders, including Parit Chiwarak, for allegedly insulting the court during a protest at Lat Phrao intersection.
This action follows the court's unanimous dismissal of ethics breach charges against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, while police also investigate protest-related damages and legal requirements for rallies.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

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.