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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

BREAKING: The latest statement by the Pheu Thai Party made no mentioning about any policy to recreminalized marijuana. It's a sign that the party may seek Bhumjai Thai Party as a coalition partner. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686646890954412032

BREAKING: In a statement released Wednesday afternoon by the Pheu Thai Party, it will continue to push for reform of the military, break de facto alcohol oligarchy & support same-sex marriage. MFP, according to the statement, will be in the opposition https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686645205666279424

BREAKING: PT has formally announced it will nominate Srettha as PM candidate for the next bicameral vote expected on Fri. PT also said it's now seeking to form a new coalition without MFP due to the latter's refusal to withdraw its pledge to amend the lese majeste law https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686641905776660480

The MOU between the eight parties is canceled. From our headliner this morning: The Move Forward is ready to move to the opposition to ensure that neither the Palang Pracharath Party or the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party are in the next government coalition, a MFP MP told Thai Enquirer on Wednesday. More: https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686635412650184704

BREAKING: Move Forward Party has declined to rescind its pledge to amend the lese majeste law and Pheu Thai Party will go ahead I forming a new coalition without MFP https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686626327557033984

Barricades are being set up to prevent demonstrators from entering Pheu Thai Party HQ Weds afternoon as pro-MFP demonstrators are expected to descend to demand party doesn't break 8-party coalition. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686616123259879424 Demonstrators are gathering for a car mob to demonstrate their support for the 8-party coalition at Asoke Intersection. The car mob will start moving at 1 pm, and its destination is Pheu Thai's HQ. The route includes Asoke Intersection, Down Sukhumvit Road, turning left into Soi 55 towards Phetchaburi Road, then turning left down Phetchaburi Road towards Pheu Thai's HQ. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686618693269377024

BREAKING: PT on Weds released a video with PM candidate Srettha giving an interview before election. "They used guns & tanks to seize power from us, from the people, & you think a person like me, Mr Srettha, want to be [in coalition] with them? I have no such thought." https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686620930842529792

Junta-appointed senator Seri Suwanphanond filed a police complaint aft "WANTED" leaflets of him & other junta-appointed senators accused of "serving dictators" were found at Seri Market, BKK. The senator is the market owner & wants the culprit arrest for defamation & trespassing. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1686598994481586176

It was either that or another coup would follow, you can be sure of that.

The Move Forward is ready to move to the opposition to ensure that neither the Palang Pracharath Party or the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party are in the next government coalition, a MFP MP told Thai Enquirer on Wednesday. https://www.thaienquirer.com/50365/move-forward-ready-to-sacrifice-government-position-to-ensure-no-chipmakers/

Coalition unity seen hanging in the balance - Apprehension is growing about a planned meeting of the eight prospective coalition partners amid growing doubts over the unity of the bloc despite Pheu Thai’s insistence that all is well. https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1686542058432155648

Of course. This is the report from Thai Enquirer yesterday:

It will all change today or tomorrow. Don't believe all your read in the news media.

Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin said that the lèse majesté issue must set aside if his prime ministerial candidacy is to receive sufficient support from senators and other MPs in parliament. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-candidate-srettha-says-lese-majeste-issue-must-be-shelved-to-ensure-support-from-senators-and-mps/

Thai Enquirer Prapat Pothasuthon, Chart Thai Pattana's secretary-general, said he met with former PM Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong last week, but it was only to congratulate him on his 74th birthday, not for any political deal. He said Thaksin and he are old friends, and he has taken such a trip to congratulate Thaksin on previous birthdays before. He also mentioned that he did not see any other prominent member of any party when he met with Thaksin. On his return to #Thailand, Thaksin said he will arrive via a private jet at Don Mueang Airport on August 10, and he is expected to be transferred to the Supreme Court to acknowledge his charges, showing his willingness to be imprisoned, according to Prapat. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686337931613806592

Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha said the next prime minister will not come from the Pheu Thai Party. He said Pheu Thai PM Candidate Srettha Thavisin will not survive the allegations made by Chuwit Kamolvisit. According to Senator Kittisak, the Pheu Thai Party is now left with two PM choices: Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan. He also expressed his belief that Srettha is merely a "decoy," and emphasized that the person who should become the prime minister must be loyal to "nation, religion, and monarchy." https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1686302764522209281