AI In-brief 22 Sept 10:00

Opposition decides to remove whip from Kla Tham Party

The opposition has removed the Kla Tham Party from its whip for defying a resolution to abstain from voting on the government’s 2027 fiscal year budget bill.
Chief opposition whip Parit Wacharasindhu stated that Kla Tham's decision raised questions about their commitment to the opposition's role of monitoring the government.
While a new list of opposition parties will be submitted, Parit confirmed continued coordination with Kla Tham to protect their 58 MPs' lawful rights in parliament.

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Myanmar knocks on ASEAN's door, but…

Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has initiated renewed diplomatic efforts, including shuttle diplomacy and granting limited access to Aung San Suu Kyi, signaling a potential shift towards fulfilling the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) after years of delay.
ASEAN faces a critical dilemma: whether to acknowledge Myanmar's recent incremental steps or maintain strict conditions for re-engagement, with incoming chair Singapore demanding "meaningful progress" on the 5PC before full participation.
Regional stability is at stake, as Thailand advocates for calibrated re-engagement, warning that Myanmar's prolonged isolation risks increased major-power competition and instability, urging ASEAN to adopt a more consistent and strategic approach.