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Here's the current breakdown: The Chart Thai Pattana Party has officially joined the Pheu Thai-led coalition, which now comprises nine political parties, including: - Pheu Thai Party (141 MPs) - Bhumjaithai Party (71 MPs) - Chart Thai Pattana Party (10 MPs) - Prachachart Party (9 MPs) - Chart Pattana Kla Party (2 MPs) - Pheu Tai Ruam Palang Party (2 MPs) - Seri Ruam Thai Party (1 MP) - Palang Sangkhom Mai Party (1 MP) - The Party of Thai Counties (1 MP) This brings their total number of MPs to 238, which is still 12 MPs short of a simple majority of 250 MPs. MPs from external parties are expected to switch parties and join the coalition in the coming days. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689478343367008256

Senator Wanchai Sornsiri said that as the Move Forward Party is no longer part of the Pheu Thai-led coalition and the country requires a government, the senators will vote in alignment with the majority of the house this time. He said it is evident that the Pheu Thai PM Candidate will undoubtedly amass sufficient votes to secure the position of the next PM, given the support from the senators. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689470415322980352

That's a further 10 seats bringing the tally to 238 seats: Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew has announced the Chart Thai Pattana party has joined its coalition government. https://twitter.com/TNAMCOTEnglish/status/1689474050341670912

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Call immigration at Mae Sai.

Thai Liberal party leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves has urged voters to let go of the Pheu Thai party’s election campaign promise not to work with General Prayut Chan-o-cha of United Thai Nation party or General Prawit Wongsuwan of Palang Pracharath party, aka the “Two Uncles”, if they want a new government to be formed quickly. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-should-forget-pheu-thais-pledge-not-to-associate-with-prayut-and-prawit-sereepisuth/

Thai Enquirer Pheu Thai PM candidate, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, stated after a meeting with Move Forward Party (MFP) leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, that there has been no progress in the negotiations aimed at securing MFP's support for Srettha Thavisin. She emphasized that the two parties are not in conflict and their discussions revolve around finding ways for the country to overcome the ongoing political deadlock. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689219882334961664

My earlier post: Moreover, the Chart Thai Pattana Party (10) is expected to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition tomorrow.

Thai Enquirer Pheu Thai's negotiation team, accompanied by PM Candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is en route to the Thai Summit Building to engage in discussions with the Move Forward Party. Pheu Thai's primary objective is to secure the MFP's support in favor of their designated PM Candidate, Srettha Thavisin, for the upcoming PM voting. MFP's deputy leader, Sirikanya Tansakun, mentioned on Monday that the MFP is considering voting for Srettha, albeit subject to specific conditions. Nonetheless, she refrained from disclosing these conditions at present. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689196706527887362

The Pheu Thai party announced today (Wednesday) the union of eight parties to form a new government, which will, hopefully, put an end to the prolonged political divide in Thailand. In addition to the two core parties, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai, the other parties agreeing to join the coalition are Prachachat, Thai Liberal, Chart Pattana Kla, Pheu Thai Rumphalang, Plung Sungkom Mai and Thongthee Thai. In a statement issued today, Pheu Thai claimed that the coalition now commands more than half of the 500 seats in the House of Representatives, adding that they hope that it will be able to ease political tension and resolve political conflicts. More https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-announces-8-party-coalition-to-form-new-government/

Further: Moreover, some MPs from other parties have expressed their intention to leave their parties and join the coalition. He emphasized that the coalition currently possesses sufficient MPs to attain a simple majority of 250 MPs, but he refrained from disclosing the identities of the MPs from other parties who will join. "In confidential discussions, we've already secured more than enough MPs," he stated. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689161823881465856

The Pheu Thai-led coalition, which currently comprises 212 MPs from Pheu Thai (141 MPs) and the Bhumjaithai Party (71), has revealed the inclusion of six new coalition partners: - Prachachart Party (9) - Chart Pattana Kla Party (2) - Pheu Tai Ruam Palang Party (2) - Seri Ruam Thai Party (1) - Palang Sangkhom Mai Party (1) - The Party of Thai Counties (1) Moreover, the Chart Thai Pattana Party (10) is expected to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition tomorrow. This development is anticipated to raise the coalition's total number of MPs to 238, which would still fall 12 MPs short of a simple majority in the lower house (250). https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689149524378628102

Am I reading this correctly. Asking MF for their support and is then willing to apologise and ask for forgiveness? BREAKING: Pheu Thai deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said Weds he wants to meet Move Forward leaders to ask for their support to vote for PT PM candidate Srettha & is willing to apologize & asks for forgiveness for the hard feelings caused by the breakup of coalition. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1689137802741735425

BREAKING: Chart Pattana Kla Party has joined the Pheu Thai-led coalition, said a source Wednesday, bringing the total number of the new eight-party coalition MPs to 238. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1689135166617452544

ThaiEnquirer News Summary – August 9, 2023 - Pheu Thai party’s plans to unveil new coalition members hits a bump as one of the smaller parties with 2 seats sent out a signal nearly at midnight yesterday. - Some members of Move Forward party come out to say that they would support Pheu Thai party’s Prime Minister candidate only if the 2 uncles (Ruam Thai Saang Chart and Palang Pracharat parties) were not part of the coalition. - Pheu Thai party holds its meeting of MPs to hammer out differences and to possibly state to its MPs that it is doing what it can to form govt. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1689102304967110657

Wissanu asks Thaksin not to return on weekends or public holidays A contingency plan is in place for the possible return of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Whenever Thaksin does return to face legal action, the Thai government has already prepared plans to handle the situation, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said today (Tuesday). Authorities concerned, including courts and the Corrections Department are ready, Wissanu said. He did, however, ask Thaksin not to arrive on weekends or public holidays. “During those days, the courts, which would assign a jail for Thaksin’s detention, would not be working, which would make things difficult as we would have to find detention venue for Thaksin instead,” he said. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/wissanu-asks-thaksin-not-to-return-on-weekends-or-public-holidays/

That clown again: Palang Pracharath Party member Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed a petition against Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew regarding his comments, which suggest that his party's campaign against Bhumjaithai before the election was merely one of the techniques employed to secure votes. The purpose of this investigation is to ascertain whether Chonlanan and the party have contravened electoral rules, particularly the prohibition against using deception to mislead voters with the aim of garnering electoral support. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1688856598821974016

In response to questions regarding the Palang Pracharath Party's conditions if they were invited to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition, party leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan said, "We will look at it." He also declined to answer whether his party is prepared to be in the opposition if no invitation is extended. Meanwhile, party members have prepared a birthday cake for Prawit as he approaches his 78th birthday on August 11. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1688838101467381760 A smile to die for:

Bhumjaithai leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, stated that he is confident the Pheu Thai-led coalition has already secured over 250 MPs, ensuring a simple majority in the lower house. However, he refrained from revealing the identities of other parties that have committed to joining the coalition. He emphasized that it is Pheu Thai's prerogative to make such announcements. Anutin asserted that his party does not endorse the formation of a minority government. Furthermore, he called upon all MPs and senators to cast their votes in favor of Pheu Thai's PM candidate, Srettha Thavisin, underlining that the coalition opposes any amendments to the lese-majeste law. Anutin also noted that if Srettha fails to secure sufficient support within the joint parliament, the Pheu Thai Party still has two additional PM candidates who could be considered for the position. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1688832684259471360

Phalang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said Tuesday morning he has yet to receive an invitation to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition. Asked if he's interested, Prawit said "I haven't say yes." https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1688745827576283136

BREAKING: Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew and Bhumjai Thai Party leader Anutin Charnveerakul could not leave Pheu Thai HQ after announcing a new coalition after angry protesters blocked the building Monday evening. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1688508125060673537

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You are wrong Khun Chuwit.

[Update] Chonlanan Srikaew, the leader of Pheu Thai, said the new coalition will not include the Palang Pracharath Party and the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party. Chonlanan said the two parties plan to collaborate by extending invitations to other political entities to join the coalition. They aim to gather support and secure votes from all parties and senators in favor of their PM Candidate. The two parties have come to an agreement to advocate for the revision of the constitution through the establishment of an elected charter drafting committee, he said. Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of Bhumjaithai, emphasized that the two parties do not support the formation of a minority government. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1688490400577941504