AI In-brief 14 Sept 02:45

Rules and procedures on the election of House speaker

Thailand's House of Representatives will elect its speaker and two deputies on July 4th, amidst a dispute between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties over the speakership.
Any MP is eligible to become House speaker, but they cannot hold executive party positions, ministerial posts, or be political appointees.
The election process involves MPs nominating candidates (requiring 20 secondments) who must deliver vision speeches; a single candidate is elected automatically, while multiple candidates trigger a secret ballot counted by a five-party committee.
The most senior MP, Pol Gen Viroj Paoin, will chair the initial meeting where all MPs take an oath before the election.
A critical duty of the House speaker is to submit the name of the prime minister to HM the King for Royal appointment.

AI In-brief Today 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.