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Move Forward and Pheu Thai told to stop bickering over House speakership

14 Sept 01:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Sang Thai Secretary-General Sita Divari urged the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties to end their dispute over the House speakership, emphasizing unity to restore democracy after their electoral victory.
Sita criticized the infighting, comparing it to 'bandits' quarreling over 'loot' instead of celebrating their success against the previous government and returning power to the people.
Pheu Thai party-list MP Chalerm Yubamrung stated that the House speaker should be impartial, experienced, and represent all parties, while also appealing for patience in the complex process of forming a new government.
Chalerm also advised young politicians to respect their elders and the experience they bring, despite the generational shift in politics.

Yesterday 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham party leaders sparked rumors of a potential merger, though Bhumjaithai's leader, Anutin, downplayed it as a casual meal.
The meeting is widely interpreted as a strategic message from Bhumjaithai to the Pheu Thai party, signaling alternative support ahead of an upcoming no-confidence debate.
Thailand's Constitution (Section 99) currently prohibits direct mergers of parties with sitting MPs during the House's term, a rule designed to prevent the 'buying and selling' of MPs.
While direct mergers are restricted, MPs can still switch parties if dismissed by a three-fourths party vote or if their party dissolves, allowing for indirect political realignments.
Kla Tham's voting behavior in the censure debate will demonstrate its loyalty to the government, potentially influencing future political dynamics despite current merger restrictions.