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AI In-brief 13 Sept 08:36

Prayut happy with ‘22’, as party leaders draw party election numbers

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed contentment with "22" as his United Thai Nation Party's election number, emphasizing that voter decisions hinge on party policies rather than numerical assignments.
Conversely, Thai Liberal Party's strategy chief, Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, cautioned that the number "22" might trigger public recollection of the May 22, 2014 military coup led by General Prayut.
Forty-nine parties participated in the number draw, with leaders like Thai Sang Thai's Sudarat Keyuraphan (32) and Thai Liberal Party's Sereepisuth Temeeyaves (25) assigning auspicious interpretations to their respective numbers, alongside other major parties receiving their figures.

AI In-brief Yesterday 14:58

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul advises Thai citizens to be aware of international recommendations to stockpile essentials for three days, emphasizing awareness over panic.
Thailand assures food security and government preparedness for global events, while the Foreign Ministry monitors the Middle East and guides Thais abroad to stay informed.