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Pheu Thai MP for Chachoengsao, Thitima Chaisang, urged the party not to form a coalition with the Palang Pracharath Party and the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party. She said if Pheu Thai cannot form a government without the two parties, they should opt for being in the opposition. She said the party runs the risk of losing supporters if they decide to form a government with the junta-backed parties. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1688395075389358080

One of the UK's most secretive centres of scientific research - Porton Down - is aiming to stop the next pandemic "in its tracks". I have passed through the incredibly tight security at this remote facility to get rare access to its scientists They are based in the shiny new Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-66396585

FB page "FC Uncle Pom" has posted clips & photos from a celebration for Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, Leader of the Palang Pracharat Party, who will turn 78 on August 11. Prawit remains in the spotlight because he could become the 30th PM. https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1688384563431759872

It takes a certain amount of time for the Thai's brain to adjust before knowing what is normal driving and dangerous driving.

Don't take bait, MFP warns PT - The Move Forward Party (MFP) has urged Pheu Thai (PT) to reverse its decision to end their political alliance, initially forged with an aim for them to work together in forming a new coalition government. https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1688319447533318144

Although ousted & fugitive former premier #Thaksin said yest his doctor wants him for a checkup so he won't be returning to #Thailand yet, Cambodia's Fresh News reported he & Yingluck flew to Cambodia on Fri to say HBD to Hun Sen & stayed for a night & had breakfast with Hun Sen. https://twitter.com/PravitR/status/1688035593367003137

Pheu Thai deputy party leader Phumtham Wechayachai has urged all those concerned to work together in the attempt to form a government, in order that pressing problems can be addressed and resolved “so the country and the people will survive.” After breaking from the eight-party coalition, led by the Move Forward party, Pheu Thai has been lobbying senators and MPs hard for support of Srettha Thavisin, the party’s prime ministerial candidate. They are also asking several parties in the current government to join its coalition, before the haggling starts over cabinet portfolios. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-party-seeks-cooperation-to-solve-current-political-impasse/

Pheu Thai courts old foe - The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is likely to join a new coalition led by the Pheu Thai Party, which is seeking to gather the support of at least 300 MPs to ensure a stable new government, according to a Pheu Thai Source. https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1687604452633784320

Above now posted in the main news section.

For those concerned about the possible changes to the retirement extensions, see this morning's Pattaya News. Not sure that I can post the link: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/08/05/opinion-editorial-no-it-isnt-time-to-worry-about-retirement-visa-changes-yet/

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