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Pheu Thai MPs to ask House to consider Padipat’s suitability as deputy House speaker

21 Sept 02:40 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai MPs will propose an urgent motion to the House of Representatives, questioning the suitability of Padipat Suntiphada to remain as deputy House speaker.
Pheu Thai MPs argue that Padipat's recent "expulsion" from the Move Forward party was a charade and did not comply with the party's regulations for serious disciplinary violations.
The move is seen as a strategic maneuver, allowing the Move Forward party to claim the opposition leader's post, which would require ceding the deputy House speaker position currently held by Padipat.
Padipat must join a new party within 30 days of his expulsion to retain his parliamentary status and the deputy House speaker's post.

Yesterday 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Kla Tham leader Capt. Thamanat Prompow ignited widespread speculation about a potential merger between their parties.
The meeting is viewed as a strategic message to coalition partner Pheu Thai, indicating Bhumjaithai's alternative options following Pheu Thai's chief whip's remarks about not fully defending all ministers in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
A direct merger between parties with sitting MPs is currently prohibited by Section 99 of the Constitution until the House's term expires, though MPs can switch parties through dismissal or party dissolution.
These constitutional rules aim to prevent financially strong parties from easily absorbing smaller ones, a practice that historically led to single-party dominance, as seen with Thai Rak Thai's 2005 election victory.