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AI In-brief 13 Sept 07:54

Formerly in favour, 2 Senators will now not support Pita for PM

Two senators, Chalermchai Fuangkhon and Songdet Samerkum, have withdrawn their previous support for Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister.
Their change of heart is attributed solely to the Move Forward party's position against the royal institution and its policy to amend the lèse majesté law.
Both senators stated they would only vote for Pita if he reversed his party's stance on amending the lèse majesté law.
This withdrawal further complicates Pita's path to premiership, as he needs 64 additional votes from the Senate or non-coalition parties, which is unlikely given his party's firm commitment to the controversial law.

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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