AI In-brief 13 Sept 09:45

Road to PM: A guide to the upcoming contest for Thailand’s top job

Thailand's May 14 general election will see 63 prime ministerial candidates from 43 parties, with the next PM requiring a majority vote from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Senate will participate in selecting the prime minister for this election, a temporary power under the 2017 Constitution set to expire in May 2024, potentially marking its last exercise of this right.
Key contenders for the premiership include incumbent General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Srettha Thavisin, and Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
Current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha faces a constitutional term limit; if re-elected, he can only serve until April 2025, having already surpassed the eight-year limit as per a Constitutional Court ruling.

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.