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Targeted controls to be introduced as daily new COVID-19 infections pass 1,000

13 Sept 23:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister orders authorities to implement tighter COVID-19 controls, including potential targeted lockdowns in Red Zone provinces, as daily new infections surge past 1,000.
Proposed measures, expected to be presented to the CCSA, may include lockdowns in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and other high-risk areas, with an emphasis on controlling nightspots and discouraging private parties to break transmission cycles.

Today 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham party leaders sparked rumors of a potential merger, though Bhumjaithai's leader, Anutin, downplayed it as a casual meal.
The meeting is widely interpreted as a strategic message from Bhumjaithai to the Pheu Thai party, signaling alternative support ahead of an upcoming no-confidence debate.
Thailand's Constitution (Section 99) currently prohibits direct mergers of parties with sitting MPs during the House's term, a rule designed to prevent the 'buying and selling' of MPs.
While direct mergers are restricted, MPs can still switch parties if dismissed by a three-fourths party vote or if their party dissolves, allowing for indirect political realignments.
Kla Tham's voting behavior in the censure debate will demonstrate its loyalty to the government, potentially influencing future political dynamics despite current merger restrictions.