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Army trucks and men on standby in case truckers go on strike in Bangkok

2 Oct 16:20 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Army has prepared 34 trucks and drivers to ensure cargo transport, anticipating a potential strike by truckers demanding a diesel price cap of 25 baht/litre.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha initiated the army's standby plan as a temporary measure to counter any disruption from truckers protesting the government's current subsidized diesel price of 30 baht/litre.
Opposition leader Seripisut Temiyavet criticized the army's involvement, arguing it fails to address the root cause, risks public fund misuse, and potentially violates the Constitution by competing with the private sector.
Seripisut questioned Thailand's high fuel prices despite local oil production and suggested the Prime Minister should resign over the issue.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.