Eric Loh

Don’t think the test in Parliament where the pro democracy coalition has overwhelming majority. That aspect is almost a done deal. Real test will be the joint house seating for PM and it’s an open ballot.

The talks between the coalition parties have been friendly and the formula reached is amicable. As much as detractors want to see the breakup of MFP and PTP, it didn’t happen and democracy survived. No walk out, no dissenting opinions and even Thaksin didn’t make any demand. MFP will get a shoot at nominating Pita, house speakership and 14 “ A” listed ministries. For the majority of voters who voted for the coalition, they will be pleased that negotiation has been transparent and in the right spirit and the junta coalition has been denied the next government. Still hoping that Pita gets the votes to become PM but the task is daunting. Sreetha will be the right alternate with little political baggages and business experience and non controversial.

Planet of trash talk. These appointed senators are stooges of the elites/military with the sole purpose of denying the people voices. They don’t represent any constituency and not elected by the people. They are a hindrance to democracy and should be dismantled.

Even a blind squirrel find a nut once in awhile.

Tanks and troops were deployed in the city. Martial law and curfew nationwide, political gatherings were banned. Politicians and anti-coup activists were arrested and detained. Internet censorship were imposed and the junta took control of the media. The coup was a violent act.

I certainly don’t believe him but it’s clear that he now don’t have any pathway to getting back into power.

That was an opinion by a group of academics called Siam Prachapiwat that has no legal merits. You are embarrassing yourself.

What rubbish you taking? BJT calls for Pheu Thai's dissolution. You think the coalition parties will accept such attack on their major partner? Korn was rejected because of MFP supporters see him as a junta crony. There is no hostility against the monarchy. The manifesto of the coalition calls for maintaining the monarchy.

Absolutely spot on. Don't be fooled by the millitary handling back elections after each coup. There are more post coup governments than elected governments. Thailand has never had a prolonged elected government that lasted 1 term with the exception of Thaksin since 1932. The military staged 18 coups and re-writtened the constitution each time to embed themselves as political master.

Head in the sand.

A coup is a violent act and illegal no matter how nonsenical you sound. Seizing power is an violent act. Precursor coup events of violent acts in which the military shoot and killed protestors were aspects of reasoningsfor staging the coup. . The caretaker government role was to organize an election as soon as possible. Foolish interpretation by you.

A coup is defined as a violent and unlawful seizure of power from an elected government.

I think it's paramount that the pro-democracy coalition stayed intact to drive political laws reform which will amend the constitution to have elected representatives in both houses rather than appointments. Pheu Thai is advocating amending the constitution to have only the elected parliamentarians to vote for the Prime Minister. The senators term will expire next year which clear a legal path for some sort of amendment. The Royal Gazette has already published a royal decree convening parliament on July 3 and will be opened by the King. The majority MFP + PTP + 6 smaller parties will the goverment. Even if Pita is being denied by the senates, the voting can continue with other like minded PM nominations. My personal feeling is that Pita will made it pass the finish line and be the PM.

Looking at the ministerial portfolio that both parties want, it don’t appear that PTP is asking for the main A listed positions. MFP want the A listed ministerial positions including Foreign Affairs, Defence, Interior, Finance, Education, Energy, Labour and Justice. PTP was offered Commerce, Agriculture, Transport , Tourism and Industry portfolios.

The “will of the people” constitution was shredded by the military when they stage the coup.

MFP not advocating for getting rid 112 but for some amendments to prevent the law from being arbitrarily used for political advantage or stifling dissent.

Likely to go to K Sudarat Keyuraphan of the Thai Sang Thai Party who was the Minister of Public Health before. She will made a good Minister.

or a wannabe authoritarian.

You think it’s time to stage a coup because they are squabbling?

Slated for the smaller coalition partners if not been stated by both major parties.

The senators made themselves clear that they will not support a Shin. Sreetha is not a Shin.

If the pro democracy coalition failed, both parties look bad after receiving overwhelming mandate from the voters. You cant rescue democracy by joining alliance with non democratic parties. It’s a no go path for PTP. A lot more gains for both parties to work hard to get an amicable solution and they will.

PTP has better leverage tham MFP to form a majority coalition but I doubt they will go that route. It would meant that PTP would lose support from its pro-democracy voters who could then vote overwhelmingly for MFP in the next election. The supporters of PTP will see that as a betrayal after they have sacrified against the military. All leaders of PTP have make strong statement against allying with the junta parties. The Dem Party's demise is a stark reminder of betraying your own ideology. The pro-democracr coalition will stay and a compromise solution will be reached.

I think there are positives that MFP can take to give the House Speakership role to PTP. It may even help Pita get a more favourable persuasion from the conservative senators to his side for PM. The hard line MFP manifesto that were promised to be pushed through Parliament by a MFP House Speaker may be problematic to get the Senate votes.