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Thai anti-establishment protester Parit still refusing food, being fed intravenously

13 Sept 14:54 Key points summarised by AI

Ratsadon leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak maintains a two-week hunger strike while detained for contempt of court.
After experiencing severe dizziness and fatigue, he allowed a blood test, which revealed critically low blood sugar and dehydration.
Doctors are now administering glucose and intravenous fluids to stabilize his condition, which is under close watch but not yet life-threatening.
Despite medical intervention and persistent fatigue, Parit continues to refuse food, consuming only rehydration solutions.

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.