If Chaikeasem is chosen as the new Prime Minister, he has declared his intention to disband the House of Representatives.

In a significant development, Chaikasem Nitisiri, the prime ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, has pledged to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately if elected. The announcement was made at a news conference held by Mr Chaikasem at his residence, where he was joined by caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, PM's Office Ministers Chousak Sirinil and Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, and Nattawut Saikuar, among others.

The pledge comes after the Pheu Thai Party accepted all the proposals made by the opposition People's Party, as confirmed by Mr Chaikasem. The People's Party, with 143 members in the House of Representatives, has the combined total of over 247 votes needed for a majority in the 492-member chamber when combined with Mr Anutin's supporters, who claim to have 146 MPs supporting them.

In a video released by Pheu Thai, Mr Chaikasem stated that, as prime minister, he and Pheu Thai as the government leader, would honor their agreement without alteration or additional conditions. The goal of the pledge is to return power to the people and allow the democratic process to move forward through a new election.

However, Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of the People's Party has stated there will be no reconsideration, accusing Pheu Thai of sending mixed messages and lacking sincerity. Leader Natthaphong suggested Pheu Thai might not honor its dissolution pledge if another option arises.

It is worth noting that Chaikasem is a 77-year-old former attorney-general, and if elected, he plans to dissolve the House without waiting the four months stipulated by the People's Party. Tawee Sodsong, who was at the news conference in his capacity as Prachachart Party leader, did not comment on the matter.

The Pheu Thai Party announced before their candidate's parliamentary vote on Friday that if their candidate won, they would immediately carry out the dissolution of parliament. This was a strategic move announced by the Pheu Thai Party itself. However, Mr Chaikasem, the remaining Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate, is not widely expected to win the upcoming vote.

This news conference marks a critical juncture in Thai politics, with the potential for a new election and a shift in power. The People's Party, which won the 2023 general election but was outmaneuvered by Pheu Thai in forming a government and settled for leading the opposition, will have a significant role to play in the coming days. The nation waits with bated breath for the outcome of the parliamentary vote and the potential for a new election.