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Thai PM to head a security meeting on Monday to assess political situation

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to chair a National Security Council meeting on Monday to assess Thailand's escalating political situation.
The meeting follows violent weekend protests where police used force against anti-establishment demonstrators, leading to injuries, arrests, and calls from experts for peaceful dialogue and a re-evaluation of tactics by all 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.