Charter Court rules non-Thais be excluded in calculation of constituency MPs

13 Sept 21:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court ruled that non-Thai citizens must be excluded from the Thai population when calculating the number of constituency MPs for each province.
This decision requires the Election Commission to redraw election constituency maps in eight affected provinces, a process expected to conclude within 1-2 days, without retroactively impacting previous elections.

PM keeps door open to Kla Tham joining coalition

Yesterday 18:20 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirms the possibility of the Kla Tham Party joining the coalition government, stressing that any political move must prioritize national interest and government stability.
He acknowledges reports of a potential merger between the Kla Tham and Bhumjaithai parties, stating such a decision would hinge on public benefit and strengthening the government with competent individuals.
Anutin firmly denies any internal conflicts or “undercurrents” within the current coalition, citing cross-party cooperation on significant projects like the 165-billion-baht Pasak-Chao Phraya-Gulf infrastructure.
The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the country's well-being over political considerations and praised the expertise of all Cabinet members, regardless of their party affiliation.