Caretaker PM Phumtham Wechayachai. Picture courtesy od BERNAMA

 

Political tension escalates as the Pheu Thai Party pushes to dissolve the House, stirring controversy and raising eyebrows with its risky manoeuvre. Political analyst Stithorn Thananithichot warns that Pheu Thai's bold move lacks clarity on royal endorsement, potentially leaving them vulnerable to public backlash and dwindling popularity.

 

Meanwhile, Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul plots a smoother path, seeking to establish a new government amid fewer legal obstacles.

 

Stithorn, a lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, perceives Pheu Thai's action as their final attempt. He highlights the absence of a legal timeframe for royal approval, questioning accountability if silence persists and no royal command surfaces. This could lead to criticism and damage to the party's reputation in potential elections.

 

On the flip side, Anutin's focus remains on forming a government. To expedite proceedings, he aims to pressure the House Speaker for a prime ministerial vote, bypassing the dissolution's potential delays. With the Senate out of the voting process, a swift agenda motion, possibly as early as Friday, is all that's required.

 

Meanwhile, Harirak Sutabutr, former vice rector at Thammasat University, shared his disapproval on social media, questioning the motives of both Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai. "He criticises their apparent prioritisation of political power over the public good and expresses doubts about the legitimacy of a caretaker government attempting to dissolve the House," reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Amidst these developments, government and opposition discussions failed to pinpoint a voting schedule, leaving House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha with the final authority. This situation casts uncertainty on the immediate political future, as parties weigh their chances amid a volatile political landscape.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-09-04

 

 

I think that the  Palace/Privy Council rejected the dissolution proposal by PTP/Phumtham.

 

Going forward would seem to be a HUGE miscalculation.