Picture courtesy of Matichon Online

 

The People’s Party has announced its support for Anutin Charnvirakul to become the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. The decision comes with specific conditions, including the dissolution of parliament and constitutional amendments. Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, a prominent figure in the party, made the announcement earlier today.

 

The People's Party, led by Natthaphong, emphasised the importance of ensuring no external candidate could assume the role of prime minister. The party fears that a lack of majority support could lead to an outsider taking charge. Over the past five days, negotiations with the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties have reached a detailed understanding.

 

The stipulations laid out by the People’s Party are clear. Firstly, the new Prime Minister must dissolve parliament within four months after a policy presentation to hold fresh elections. Secondly, if the Constitutional Court decides a referendum is needed for constitutional drafting, the new Cabinet must proceed swiftly, ensuring a public vote for changes and establishing an elected Constituent Assembly.

 

Should the court rule that a referendum is unnecessary, the coalition parties must rapidly push constitutional amendments through parliament. The goal is to finalise a new constitution with an elected assembly during the current parliamentary term, according to Matichon Online.

 

To guarantee the dissolution of parliament, the Bhumjaithai Party is asked not to take any actions that would consolidate a majority government. The People’s Party insists on retaining its opposition status, carrying out comprehensive scrutiny of the new government's operations. Members of their party will refrain from joining the Cabinet.

 

The People’s Party’s decision will take effect once the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party signs the agreement publicly. This move could potentially reshape the political landscape, emphasising transparency and reform while steering clear of a contentious majority government. The focus now shifts to how Anutin and his party respond to these conditions, as Thailand watches closely.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon Online 2025-09-03

 

 

a bold move, hope it works out for the thai people and for thailands future ... 

Lets party...

 

 

 

Whoever they choose will be a massive mistake, might as well pick the one that hates farangs the most

10 minutes ago, motdaeng said:

a bold move, hope it works out for the thai people and for thailands future ... 

I hope there's an election, Annutin is effectively being installed and the PP should win the next election, but others will have spanners in the works to screw this up just as they did to PP before. 

More like a game of musical chairs, and since there are laws in place to really say what need to be said, I will not go any further.

Bye Bye Health Minister ! 

There is apparently very little choice.

"Thailand’s acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his party said Wednesday, 3 September after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate to lead the country."

 

and

 

"According to the Thai constitution, if the king approves the dissolution of parliament, an election must take place between 45 and 60 days later."

 

https://laotiantimes.com/2025/09/03/acting-thai-government-moves-to-dissolve-parliament/

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The stipulations laid out by the People’s Party are clear. Firstly, the new Prime Minister must dissolve parliament within four months after a policy presentation to hold fresh elections. Secondly, if the Constitutional Court decides a referendum is needed for constitutional drafting, the new Cabinet must proceed swiftly, ensuring a public vote for changes and establishing an elected Constituent Assembly.

 

And what if he doesn't once he has been installed?

What's the lesser of two evils?

Taksin trying to bring back Uncle Prayut as PM or Thanathorn backing Anutin?

I go for the second option but usually I make wrong decisions. 

Goooo Anutin (Ai Farang) Charnvirakul.  Now let's bring back cannabis as a retail product.   🪴

Perhaps letting the Thai citizens make a decision on a PM.........😉

OOOh look at his smug little face, what are his policies?

3 minutes ago, proton said:

OOOh look at his smug little face, what are his policies?

Probably retirement extensions for "dirty Farangs"  will require in a Thai bank,  2 million baht for the bachelors and 1 million for the married and all visa agents jailed.........

PT are going to try to dissolve Parliament and call an immediate election. But their acting PM apparently does not have the authority to do that according to their Govt's own legal Office.  I guess PT know how much damage Anutin can do to them in the short term - and I would not trust him myself to follow up his promise and dissolve Parliament by end of the year.  But then again - all he wants is the investigations into how so many of his supporters were elected to the Senate to be stopped and buried forever - 3-4 months should be enough time to make that happen. 

Just as well. Probably best of the bad bunch. Keep the weed.
Forget elections. The Thai system isn’t ready for the good guys and democracy. It’ll be trounced. 

what the !!!!

 

noooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

f#### idiots

 

They have just sh## in the nest

 

 

I hardly call that support considering the conditions they have imposed.

Anutin Advances Coalition Efforts Amid House Dissolution Move

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, is forging ahead to form a new coalition government despite a looming threat of the House dissolution announced by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Today, in a bold move, Anutin confirmed that he and representatives from various political parties and factions have signed an agreement to establish a coalition, promising to dissolve the House within four months after presenting its policy statement to Parliament.

 

The coalition consists of parties and factions that have broken away from the caretaker Pheu Thai-led coalition, now joining forces with Bhumjaithai. Altogether, they hold only 146 MPs in the House, signalling a minority government on the horizon. The Kla Tham Party, once allied with Pheu Thai, emerges as the second largest party within this newly formed coalition. Other allies include former members of the Palang Pracharath, United Thai Nation, Thai Srang Thai, and Democrat parties.

 

Despite supporting Anutin's bid for prime minister, the People's Party, which holds 143 MPs, has opted to remain in opposition, refusing to join the coalition formally. This morning’s announcement also highlighted an agreement for Anutin's government to conduct a national referendum on a comprehensive constitutional amendment.

 

Anutin's declaration arrived shortly after acting Prime Minister Phumtham disclosed that he has sought royal consent from HM the King to dissolve the House of Representatives.

 

Phumtham criticised the current democratic system as distorted amid intense competition for the premiership, with the People's Party playing kingmaker.

 

Phumtham warned that a Bhumjaithai-led government would lack stability without the People's Party and could shake public confidence. Asserting that returning power to the people serves the nation's interest, he explained his party's decision to pursue the House dissolution and potentially trigger a snap general election.

 

Phumtham’s request for the House dissolution, made to HM the King on Tuesday night, underscores the royal prerogative enshrined in the Constitution. As political tensions mount, the nation watches closely for the next steps in this unfolding drama.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS WORLD 2025-09-03

 

 

A good strategy by Anutin: agree to everything the People's Party wants. Get into power and dissolve the People's Party immediately on some trumped up charges. 

34 minutes ago, webfact said:

Anutin Advances Coalition Efforts Amid House Dissolution Move

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, is forging ahead to form a new coalition government despite a looming threat of the House dissolution announced by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Today, in a bold move, Anutin confirmed that he and representatives from various political parties and factions have signed an agreement to establish a coalition, promising to dissolve the House within four months after presenting its policy statement to Parliament.

 

The coalition consists of parties and factions that have broken away from the caretaker Pheu Thai-led coalition, now joining forces with Bhumjaithai. Altogether, they hold only 146 MPs in the House, signalling a minority government on the horizon. The Kla Tham Party, once allied with Pheu Thai, emerges as the second largest party within this newly formed coalition. Other allies include former members of the Palang Pracharath, United Thai Nation, Thai Srang Thai, and Democrat parties.

 

Despite supporting Anutin's bid for prime minister, the People's Party, which holds 143 MPs, has opted to remain in opposition, refusing to join the coalition formally. This morning’s announcement also highlighted an agreement for Anutin's government to conduct a national referendum on a comprehensive constitutional amendment.

 

Anutin's declaration arrived shortly after acting Prime Minister Phumtham disclosed that he has sought royal consent from HM the King to dissolve the House of Representatives.

Phumtham criticised the current democratic system as distorted amid intense competition for the premiership, with the People's Party playing kingmaker.

 

Phumtham warned that a Bhumjaithai-led government would lack stability without the People's Party and could shake public confidence. Asserting that returning power to the people serves the nation's interest, he explained his party's decision to pursue the House dissolution and potentially trigger a snap general election.

 

Phumtham’s request for the House dissolution, made to HM the King on Tuesday night, underscores the royal prerogative enshrined in the Constitution. As political tensions mount, the nation watches closely for the next steps in this unfolding drama.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS WORLD 2025-09-03

 

 

 

A picture speaks a thousand words.

 

The new Thai PM sitting next to a convicted heroin smuggler.

6 hours ago, motdaeng said:

a bold move, hope it works out for the thai people and for thailands future ... 

That would be a first.🙃🙃

Even though Anutin seems to be anti-farang, he has said he would look into the tax situation. I would take that chance.

I'd trust Anutin about as far as I could throw him

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I have a feeling Anutin will find a way to stab the PP in the back.

2 hours ago, Felton Jarvis said:

Even though Anutin seems to be anti-farang, he has said he would look into the tax situation. I would take that chance.

In a good way or bad way ? 

6 hours ago, Forrests Father said:

What's the lesser of two evils?

Taksin trying to bring back Uncle Prayut as PM or Thanathorn backing Anutin?

I go for the second option but usually I make wrong decisions. 

If that comes to pass and Anutin ends up as PM he  will out outmanoeuvre the entire PP.

Mark my words 

1 hour ago, WHansen said:

I have a feeling Anutin will find a way to stab the PP in the back.

that risk is real, but still better than teaming up with the PTP again, which already betrayed the PP in a big planned maneuver (orchestrated by teflon toni for his own gain) ...