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AI In-brief 14 Sept 01:59

The share saga that threatens to end Thai hopes for a liberal prime minister

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat's path to prime minister is jeopardized by a legal challenge over his ownership of iTV media shares.
Activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana alleges Pita's shareholding violates the Constitution, which prohibits election candidates from having stakes in media businesses.
Pita denies wrongdoing, stating he inherited the shares as an executor, notified authorities, and recently transferred them, noting iTV's concession ended in 2007.
If the Election Commission refers the case to the Constitutional Court and rules against Pita, he faces disqualification, potentially nullifying the election results and risking political instability.

AI In-brief Today 12:46

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) demanded an explanation from Airports of Thailand (AOT) after a China Airlines flight got stuck on a Suvarnabhumi runway due to heavy rain and groundwater.
CAAT urged AOT to implement technology for structural integrity testing across runways and taxiways, advocating for proactive maintenance to prevent future incidents.
AOT acknowledged that Suvarnabhumi's 20-year-old runway, built on soft soil with high water content, is structurally affected by continuous aircraft weight and heavy rainfall.
AOT committed to targeted runway maintenance during off-peak hours (10 days, 8 pm-6 am) to avoid full closure, emphasizing increased inspections and risk assessments.

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