Thai political party Pheu Thai seeks alliance with People's Party, opposes efforts of Bhumjaithai-led government formation
Thailand's political landscape is abuzz with activity as key parties vie for the right to form a new government following the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court.
One of the main contenders is the Bhumjaithai Party, currently led by Anutin Charnvirakul who has been mandated by his party to lead coalition talks. Anutin was recently elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand after the previous premier was ousted. However, the Bhumjaithai Party has been embroiled in allegations of irregularities in the senator election and the Khao Kradong land ownership scandal, involving key figures within the party.
The Pheu Thai Party, on the other hand, has pledged to work on these investigations as part of their efforts to gain support for the 2023 election. They have also offered proposals to the People's Party (PP) to accelerate the process and gain support for the election. The Pheu Thai Party is willing to dissolve parliament even sooner if the necessary processes can be completed ahead of schedule, unlike the Bhumjaithai Party who has announced its intention to dissolve the House in four months.
In response to the PP's push for constitutional reform, the Pheu Thai Party proposes using the 1997 constitution as the foundation for drafting a new charter. They plan to meet with the PP at their headquarters to present these proposals. Senior members of the Pheu Thai Party, Sorawong Thienthong and Jiraporn Sindhuprai, are scheduled to meet PP counterparts at 2pm.
The Pheu Thai Party has also suggested that a referendum on the new constitution should include questions on the 2000 and 2001 memorandums of understanding aimed at resolving Thailand-Cambodia border disputes. Meanwhile, the Bhumjaithai Party has announced plans for a public referendum on a new charter.
The PP has stated it will not join a coalition in the current House and has demanded an early dissolution due to strong standing in opinion polls. They have agreed with the Pheu Thai Party's condition for House dissolution within four months of the new government's policy declaration in parliament.
The Pheu Thai Party has pledged to work with the PP and other parties to accelerate investigations into the allegations against the Bhumjaithai Party. This move is part of their strategy to gain support for the 2023 election.
The race to form a new government in Thailand is heating up, with both the Bhumjaithai Party and the Pheu Thai Party making bold moves to secure their position. The outcome of these political maneuvers will have significant implications for the future of Thailand's political landscape.
