Pita to resume Move Forward leadership if cleared by Constitutional Court

13 Sept 12:59 Key points summarised by AI

Pita Limjaroenrat is set to reassume Move Forward party leadership if the Constitutional Court clears him on January 24th of charges concerning the proposed amendment to the lèse majesté law.
Current leader Chaithawat Tulathon emphasizes that the party's main challenge is internal, urging MPs to focus on their work, develop skills, and prove their worth rather than engaging in arguments with other parties.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

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.