The Democrat Party of Thailand vehemently dismissed circulating rumours that more than half of its members of parliament were in the process of joining a coalition led by Pheu Thai. The party remains undecided regarding its stance on voting for Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial nominee, Srettha Thavisin.

 

Party spokesman, Ramet Rattanachaweng, quashed speculations about a mass defection yesterday. Gossip had been rife that 16 out of its 25 MPs, including acting secretary-general Chalermchai Sri-on, were leaning towards Pheu Thai after discussions predicted their inclusion in the forthcoming government.

 

” No one can make such a decision alone. It must be a resolution of our party’s executive committee and our 25 MPs,” stated Ramet, firmly denying further assertions that the 16 MPs are contemplating a switch to the Bhumjaithai Party.

 

by Mitch Connor Mitch

Secretary of the Move Forward Party Chaithawat Tulathon, left, and leader of Pheu Thai party Chonlanan Srikaew, right, at a joint press conference at Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, July 21. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

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