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Bangkok gubernatorial candidates Chadchart, Suchatvee get most positive traffic on social media

13 Sept 11:44 Key points summarised by AI

A Bizcuit Solution poll found Chadchart Sittipunt and Suchatvee Suwansawat received the most positive social media attention among Bangkok gubernatorial candidates.
The analysis, covering over four million comments on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, also highlighted Move Forward candidate Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn for positive engagement across platforms.
Conversely, former governor Aswin Kwanmuang consistently garnered predominantly negative comments across all online media channels surveyed.
Bizcuit Solution utilized AI Natural-language understanding (NLU) to analyze candidate mentions and public sentiment, emphasizing the study's educational purpose rather than election forecasting.

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.