AI In-brief 13 Sept 05:35

DPM Wissanu expects general election to be held on May 14th

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam anticipates Thailand's general election will occur on May 14th, following the dissolution of the House.
Ministers may continue their duties and campaign but must adhere strictly to Election Commission (EC) guidelines, such as refraining from giving speeches at events or hosting large gatherings.
The government must seek EC approval for any transfers of senior officials or state enterprise executives during the election period.
While government officials can participate in political campaigning, they risk disciplinary violations for failing to maintain impartiality.

AI In-brief Yesterday 15:44

Thai-Cambodian border to remain closed for foreseeable future – Thai PM

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the Thai-Cambodian border will remain closed indefinitely due to several unresolved issues, including land and maritime disputes, scammer problems, and concerns over Thai security.
The PM stated that national interest is paramount, noting improved economic indices since the border's complete closure in June last year, and emphasized that reopening depends on resolving these pending conflicts.