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DES ministry considers legal action against property firm’s claims about procuring Sinopharm vaccine for Thailand

14 Sept 02:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's DES Ministry is pursuing legal action against Accap Assets, a real estate firm, for allegedly spreading misinformation regarding Sinopharm vaccine procurement.
Investigations by the Anti-Fake News Centre and FDA confirmed Accap Assets is unregistered to import pharmaceuticals and lacks official documentation, rendering their vaccine claims unfounded.
Accap Assets' letter, asserting the ability to procure 20 million Sinopharm doses and alleging difficulty contacting government officials, circulated online, causing public damage and violating the Computer Crime Act.
DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn indicated that the online criticism, including the firm's claims, appears to be a systematic effort to discredit the government.

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.