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Thailand’s Dechapol and Sapsiree make history as badminton world champions

24 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai mixed doubles duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the 2021 badminton world championship in Spain, defeating Japan's Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino.
This historic win makes them the first Thai mixed doubles team and only the second Thai pair overall to secure a badminton world championship title.
The pair concluded a 'golden year' in 2021, accumulating 8 titles and an impressive 25-match winning streak, attributing their success to peak physical condition.
During the award ceremony, the Badminton Association of Thailand flag was used instead of the national flag due to a WADA ban on Thailand for non-compliance with anti-doping requirements.

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.