Government supports People's Party agendas
The Pheu Thai Party has agreed to the conditions set by the opposition People's Party to secure their support for the upcoming prime ministerial vote. This development comes after an hour of discussions at the People's Party headquarters, attended by the Caretaker Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, and coalition leaders.
The Pheu Thai Party has proposed Chaikasem Nitisiri, a 77-year-old former Justice Minister and Attorney General, as their candidate for the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. Mr. Nitisiri has signaled his readiness to take responsibility.
The coalition has presented a united stance in accepting the People's Party's (PP) demands, which include the new prime minister agreeing to dissolve the House within four months and holding a referendum on a new constitution. Notably, the coalition has guaranteed not to interfere in judicial proceedings as part of their proposals.
However, the PP has stated that they will remain in opposition, scrutinizing the government without joining the cabinet. The PP has yet to comment on the agreement as of press time last night.
The negotiations are taking place amid heightened political tensions, with the Pheu Thai Party lobbying the People's Party to back their candidate, Chaikasem Nitisiri. Meanwhile, the Bhumjaithai Party, whose leader Anutin Charnvirakul is another contender for the premiership, is also courting the People's Party. Mr. Anutin appeared unbothered by the political maneuvering.
If a coalition government is formed, its first priority would be constitutional reform to "reset politics" for greater efficiency. This move is aimed at addressing the ongoing political instability in the country.
Demonstrators have rallied at Victory Monument to announce their opposition to Pheu Thai's attempt to retain its power to run the national administration. Meanwhile, two Democrat Party figures, Dej-is Khaothong and Chaichana Detdacho, were absent from the meeting as they had to attend party meetings. One member from the United Thai Nation Party, a coalition partner, was unable to attend due to illness.
The Caretaker Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has stated that the coalition is prepared to dissolve the House within four months, as requested by the PP, and even faster if needed. He also mentioned that the coalition accepts the PP's terms entirely, and their own proposals are for consideration only. The People's Party executive committee is scheduled to meet on Monday to deliberate internally before making any final decision.
These developments mark a significant step towards resolving the political impasse in Thailand and pave the way for a new government. The outcome of the prime ministerial vote and the formation of a new government remains uncertain, with various parties vying for power and the public closely watching the political landscape.
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