Collaboration between Pheu Thai and People's Party emerges, challenging Bhumjaithai's endeavors to form a government.
In the aftermath of the Constitutional Court's decision to remove Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister, political parties in Thailand are scrambling to form a new government. The Bhumjaithai Party, a key figure in the competition, has announced its intention to dissolve the House in four months.
The Bhumjaithai Party, along with its political rival, the Pheu Thai Party, has also announced plans for a public referendum on a new constitution. The Pheu Thai Party has proposed using the 1997 constitution as the foundation for drafting a new charter in response to the People's Party's (PP) push for constitutional reform.
The Pheu Thai Party's proposals include measures to counter the Bhumjaithai Party and have offered support for the 2023 election. Senior members of the Pheu Thai Party will meet with their PP counterparts at PP headquarters on Sunday evening to present these proposals.
Pheu Thai has also pledged to work with PP and other parties to investigate alleged irregularities in the senator election and the Khao Kradong land ownership scandal. The meeting between the two parties is scheduled for 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Pheu Thai Party has suggested including questions on the 2000 and 2001 memorandums of understanding aimed at resolving Thailand-Cambodia border disputes in a potential referendum on a new constitution. This move is in response to the PP's push for constitutional reform.
The Pheu Thai Party has also indicated its readiness to dissolve parliament even sooner if the necessary processes can be completed ahead of schedule. The PP, which has previously stated it will not join a coalition in the current House and has demanded an early dissolution, has agreed with PP's condition for House dissolution within four months of the new government's policy declaration in parliament.
However, the race for parties to form a new government has been complicated by allegations of irregularities involving key figures at the Bhumjaithai Party. These investigations are ongoing.
As the political landscape in Thailand continues to shift, it remains to be seen which party will emerge victorious in the race to form a new government. Stay tuned for more updates.
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