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Bangkok Noi market, Huai Khwang community identified as new Bangkok COVID-19 clusters

13 Sept 09:00 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok has identified two new COVID-19 clusters: Sala Nam Ron Market in Bangkok Noi (76 cases) and the Rong Poon community in Huai Khwang (32 cases), escalating the city's total to 28 active clusters.
As the epicenter of Thailand's third pandemic wave, Bangkok is intensifying supervision across 15 high-risk clusters to control the ongoing spread of infections.

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.