Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, remarked that the discussion about cabinet seats isn't a major concern and that conversations are already underway.

 

He expressed pride in the 71 seats held by his party following the split decision of 16 opposition MPs joining his coalition reported INN.

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, head of the Bhumjaithai Party, attended the royal swearing-in ceremony and appointed Sittatha Thaweesin as the Prime Minister.

 

He spoke about the government formation and addressed media inquiries about coordinating with the Democrat Party regarding the allocation of cabinet seats. He emphasized that this matter isn't of significant importance and that discussions have progressed.

 

Regarding the 16 opposition MPs who expressed a desire to align with the Bhumjaithai Party, Anutin stated that his party already has 71 members.

 

When asked if there will be more additions, he remained non-committal. He then left the venue immediately after the statement, using an elevator.

 

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Personally I would have him down to sell the big issue suggest outside hospitals something he can't mess up ???? 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, remarked that the discussion about cabinet seats isn't a major concern and that conversations are already underway.........

........or is that negotiations???

     Thank you, well-written article, for letting us know that Anutin attended the ceremony and he appointed Srettha as the new PM.  I thought a higher authority did that, so good to get the correct scoop on that.  Also vital information, readers, he left the ceremony by elevator.

The distribution of the 35 cabinet positions (20+15) was haggled at one per eight or nine MPs. Hence the additional 16 means BJT gets an extra one or two of these positions. A smart, if sleazy and un-democratic, move. He also has been pushing for those holding Ministries to optionally retain them, but I'm not sure he's been successful (yet). MoT and MoPH are desirable, but given Saksayam Chidchob's "difficulties" at the MoT - I think he's been temporarily relieved of duties owing to potential conflicts of interest - that may not be possible. PTP has expressed an interest in MoPH where they could easily reverse Cannabis normalization with an "order", although I don't think they will.

2 hours ago, newnative said:

     Thank you, well-written article, for letting us know that Anutin attended the ceremony and he appointed Srettha as the new PM.  I thought a higher authority did that, so good to get the correct scoop on that.  Also vital information, readers, he left the ceremony by elevator.

going up, next floor ................

Is not a discussion about "cabinet seats", its a discussion about which pigs get a spot at the trough to engorge themselves.

3 hours ago, newnative said:

Also vital information, readers, he left the ceremony by elevator.

The Buriram electorate are under the impression he can walk on water and do no evil so this high risk mode of moving about would be news to them. 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, remarked that the discussion about cabinet seats isn't a major concern and that conversations are already underway.

Says the rich man who has already secured his position at the trough.

6 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 PTP has expressed an interest in MoPH where they could easily reverse Cannabis normalization with an "order", although I don't think they will.

I think they might. Thaksin is very impetuous and came out very anti-drugs when his son was allegedly being seen at hi-so parties as high as a kite on various substances, resulting in his implication in 2,000++ murders of people claimed to be in the drugs trade.

14 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, remarked that the discussion about cabinet seats isn't a major concern and that conversations are already underway.

 

H

 

 

Of course it is not a concern, I am sure that cabinet seats were the major part of the discussion and deal for BJT to join with them.

Aso consider that whie BJT is the sick cousin of the Uncles it has had very little if any real power this is the most seats they have ever had and they still are doing to prop up.

 

Anutin will get what he wants

Prawit will get the Defence

 

Again the question is who holds the purse strings if it is one of the coalition then PT really has nothing.

 

Can't wait for the people to strt asking for their wallets in September,

On 8/24/2023 at 5:46 AM, sammieuk1 said:

Personally I would have him down to sell the big issue suggest outside hospitals something he can't mess up ???? 

great idea . comment of the week . you must be an aussie

On 8/24/2023 at 5:46 AM, sammieuk1 said:

Personally I would have him down to sell the big issue suggest outside hospitals something he can't mess up ???? 

I wouldn't bank on it

On 8/24/2023 at 9:40 AM, foreverlomsak said:

going up, next floor ................

Would that be from the ground floor or the first floor, (if you are from the USA)?