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Eateries in Red Zones to ask CCSA to increase dine-in seating to 50-75% of capacity

13 Sept 23:50 Key points summarised by AI

Eateries in Thailand's Red Zones will propose to the CCSA an increase in dine-in seating capacity from the current 25% to 50-75%, citing financial unsustainability.
The Thai Restaurants Association also requests a special COVID-19 vaccine quota for their employees and accessible soft loans to support the troubled sector.
Restaurant owners report that the 25% capacity limit is insufficient, leading to significant income loss, a halt in group customer visits, and forced staff suspensions to cut costs.

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.