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6 infected tourists sought who left hotel on Koh Chang before COVID test results returned

14 Sept 00:19 Key points summarised by AI

Six European tourists on Koh Chang, participating in the "Test and Go" program, tested positive for COVID-19 but departed their hotel before results were known, prompting a police search.
This incident mirrors a previous case where an Israeli tourist, also under "Test and Go," left quarantine in Bangkok and traveled across multiple provinces before being arrested.

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.