Doubt expressed over Bhumjaithai's dedication towards constitutional amendments by Phumtham

Caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has expressed uncertainty about the Bhumjaithai Party's commitment to amending the constitution, a core mission of the Pheu Thai party.

In a recent statement, Mr. Phumtham questioned whether Bhumjaithai, led by Anutin Charnvirakul, would follow through on its pledge to amend the charter. He did not specify what specific concerns he has about the party's commitment.

The context suggests that the "process" Mr. Phumtham refers to is likely the process of forming a new government. The Pheu Thai caretaker government will continue working until a new government is sworn in.

Mr. Anutin was elected prime minister with the backing of the People's Party. In exchange, he signed an agreement with terms drafted by the People's Party. The exact terms of the agreement are not specified in the article.

The People's Party is expected to coordinate and ensure that Bhumjaithai follows through on its commitment to amend the charter. However, it is unclear from the article whether the People's Party has a specific plan for ensuring compliance.

The Bhumjaithai Party, which holds considerable influence over the Senate, has consistently opposed efforts to amend the constitution. However, within the ruling coalition, Bhumjaithai currently supports constitutional amendment efforts and plans to continue backing constitutional reforms in the future to strengthen democratic governance.

The parliament's decision, including the vote by the opposition People's Party in support of Mr. Anutin, must be respected, according to Mr. Phumtham. In the House of Representatives, 311 votes were cast in favor of Mr. Anutin, 152 for Pheu Thai candidate Chaikasem Nitisiri, and 27 members abstained.

Once the process of forming a new government is completed, the Pheu Thai party is ready to step aside, indicated Mr. Phumtham. The new government is expected to deliver its policy statement to parliament.

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