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Senator Somchai Sawangkarn said Pheu Thai PM Candidate Srettha Thavisin should be given a chance to clarify the allegations against him in parliament during the next PM voting. Chuwit Kamolvisit accused Srettha of being an accomplice in tax evasion through concealed transactions worth more than 500 million baht. San Siri already denied that its former CEO and the company were involved. Somchai said Srettha deserves to be able to clarify himself in parliament, even though he is not an MP, since senators might have questions to ask him regarding the allegations. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1687434461963853824

(1/2) Former massage parlour tycoon turned whistle blower Chuwit Kamolvisit submitted a petition to the Revenue Department Fri alleging Pheu Thai PM candidate #Srettha Thavisin evaded taxes worth over 500 million baht as President of Sansiri Pcl in a land purchase real (2/2) Both Sansiri and the Pheu Thai Party have denied any wrongdoing. In a related development, Sorrayuth Suthasanachinda, a friend of Chuwut revealed today Chuwit is suffering from cirrhosis and has eight more months to live. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1687424943016009730

Right. Thaksin would have flown on a private jet.

(1/2) MFP leader #Pita Limjaroenrat said Friday democracy is being destroyed. Pita was speaking at Thammasat University's orientation for freshmen at Rangsit Campus. He urged young Thais to participate and define the future of not just Thailand but the world. (2/2) Pita, an alumnus of Thammasat's Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, added he was betrayed by one junta-appointed senator who has promised to vote for the PM candidate of the biggest winning party but ends up travelling abroad on the day of the bicameral vote. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1687392125233881088

This is news to me, do you have a link?

(1/2) MFP sec-gen Chaitawat Tulathon expressed puzzlement after Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha adjoins the parliament on Fri shortly before noon after members failed to come to a consensus on the issue of renominating MFP PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat. (2/2) Chaitawat said MFP will resubmit motion to remove junta-appointed senate's power to vote for PM when parliament reconvene, adding next bicameral vote for PM can take place without waiting for the Charter Court's ruling or whether rejection renomination is constitutional. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1687324319641432064

I take it then that you believe an unnamed source rather than an actual confirmation. I have posted and read several news items over the last few weeks and many have been false reports. Wake up

Not really a tip is it? We already know that.

Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer Former MP Chuwit Kamolvisit said he doesn't have much time left. He mentioned undergoing chemotherapy, and his life is "hanging on a line." His comments followed criticisms of his accusations against Pheu Thai PM Candidate Srettha Thavisin. He also stated that he will provide more evidence on the allegations. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1687304383640518656

Parliament is convening to discuss the Move Forward Party's bill aiming to eliminate the Senate's power to vote for a prime minister. However, the meeting is encountering a lack of quorum, as only 49 senators have shown up so far. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1687301467693330432

He's returning on 10 August. Oh no he's isn't, oh yes he is. What we need is confirmation one way or the other from his family, not from 'another source'.

Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer #ThaiEnquirer News Summary – August 4, 2023 - Day of postponement pushes all things to do with formation of the government to be delayed by up to 2-weeks. - The 263 MPs coalition that Pheu Thai has managed to cobble up is facing major problems as coalition partners are now demanding bigger concessions for their support to the coalition. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1687286500483014656

The Pheu Thai party has been the highest trending topic on social media in Thailand, since they announced their break from the Move Forward party, tearing up the MOU they both signed after the May 14th general election. Many Pheu Thai supporters have turned to social media to make their profound dissatisfaction with Pheu Thai’s decision very clear. The trending hashtag #เพื่อไทยการละคร (Pheu Thai the theatre) has been mentioned almost a million times, while #เพื่อใคร (for who?) and #มันจบแล้วครับ (it’s over) have been trending since last night across social media platforms. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-in-social-media-storm-after-parting-ways-with-move-forward/

Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer The Pheu Thai Party has postponed its press conference to announce a new Pheu Thai-led coalition this afternoon. This decision comes after the PM voting has been rescheduled to take place after August 16. Pheu Thai Deputy leader, Phumtham Wechayachai, stated that the press conference on the new coalition will likely occur around the next PM voting date. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686983772951261184

Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer #ThaiEnquirer News Summary – August 3, 2023 - Reports emerge that self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has delayed his return to Thailand awaiting formation of the government. - Reports also suggest that the planned voting tomorrow for the Prime Minister is unlikely to yield any result and that Pheu Thai party’s PM Candidate Srettha Thavasin is unlikely to be present at the parliament. - Pheu Thai party ditches Move Forward party from the 8-party coalition and is set to announce a new coalition today @ 15:00 hrs. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686942352651472896

Urgent! This morning’s story reports “Thaksin” postponed back to Thailand It was after the government was completed. This morning’s story reports “Thaksin Shinawatra” postponed his flight back to Thailand from August 10 to after the government was completed. From the case of Phae Thongtarn Shinawatra or Ung Ing, a candidate for the Prime Minister of the Pheu Thai Party, it was revealed that Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister and as a father Will travel back to Thailand on August 10 at Don Mueang Airport. Most recently, today (August 3), Channel 3’s morning story program reported that news sources indicated that Thaksin Shinawatra had postponed his flight back to Thailand. which from the original date of August 10, 2023 was after the establishment of the government was completed https://thailand.postsen.com/live-style/167500/urgent-This-morning’s-story-reports-Thaksin-postponed-back-to-Thailand-It-was-after-the-government-was-completed.html

Chuwit may well be correct: News reports that Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his trip back to #Thailand, which was expected on August 10. No confirmation from his family yet. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686919723517349888

News reports that Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his trip back to #Thailand, which was expected on August 10. No confirmation from his family yet. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686919723517349888

News reports that Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his trip back to #Thailand, which was expected on August 10. No confirmation from his family yet. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686919723517349888

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul says the Pheu Thai Party hasn't contacted his party about joining their coalition. He reiterates his party's positions: no support for amending lese-majeste law, no cooperation with Move Forward Party, and no backing for a minority government. He said Pheu Thai must clarify that they will not reintegrate the Move Forward Party into the coalition after the PM voting.He also urged Pheu Thai to disclose the parties involved in the coalition and the policies they plan to pursue in the government before the voting takes place. Anutin believes that another press conference addressing these issues will be held before the voting on August 4. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686692542694490112

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said that his party will push to revive the Marijuana and Hemp Bill, which was shelved, to continue promoting medical marijuana and establish regulations on the selling and usage of marijuana. He emphasized that working with any party requires mutual understanding and respect. If there is an opportunity to discuss this with the Pheu Thai Party, they will clarify their stance on this matter. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686694723770290176

I doubt it as Pita has been hospitalized with flu.

The Pheu Thai Party and the Move Forward Party (MFP) have agreed that it will be up to the MFP to decide whether they will vote for Pheu Thai PM Candidate Srettha Thavisin or not, and there is no agreement on this matter, said Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew. Regarding which parties will join the new Pheu Thai-led coalition, Chonlanan stated that the announcement will be made tomorrow. Chonlanan expressed confidence that the party will receive more votes from the senators for their PM candidate since the MFP is no longer in the coalition, and the new coalition does not support the amendment of the lese-majeste law. The party is also confident that the new coalition will have a simple majority in the lower house. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686648561310806016