Four sons of Nakhon Si Thammarat brace for Sunday’s by-election battle

10 Sept 20:53 Key points summarised by AI

Four political parties are fiercely contesting a single MP seat in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Constituency 3 by-election on March 7, triggered by the disqualification of the previous Democrat MP.
The ruling coalition faces internal rivalry as the Democrat Party strives to defend its traditional southern stronghold and maintain parliamentary influence, while its partner, Palang Pracharath, aggressively pursues a seat it narrowly lost in 2019.
Opposition parties, Kla and Seree Ruam Thai, are strategically positioned to capitalize on a potential split in the pro-government vote, with Kla aiming for its first parliamentary seat and Seree Ruam Thai seeking to bolster its legislative scrutiny.
The by-election is critical for the Democrat Party to preserve its bargaining power within the fragile coalition government, especially following recent legal issues that have led to the loss of other MP seats.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.