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Thai parliamentary roadblock paves way for return of outgoing coalition govt

13 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's post-election government formation is stalled as the eight-party coalition failed to secure enough votes for its PM candidate, largely due to opposition to Move Forward's Article 112 reform stance.
This deadlock forces Pheu Thai to consider abandoning its alliance with Move Forward, potentially paving the way for a new government with parties from the outgoing coalition.
Analysts suggest this scenario could see General Prawit Wongsuwan or Anutin Charnvirakul emerge as prime minister, representing a return of elements from the previous administration.
Pheu Thai faces a dilemma: upholding its alliance with Move Forward ensures continued deadlock, while breaking it risks voter backlash but offers a path to government.
The next parliamentary PM vote has been cancelled, providing a temporary reprieve as the Constitutional Court reviews the legality of blocking Pita Limjaroenrat's renomination.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.