Government supports People's Party's agenda

Thailand's Coalition Commits to People's Party Conditions Ahead of Prime Ministerial Vote

In a significant development, the coalition government in Thailand has expressed its commitment to the conditions set by the People's Party (PP), as the country prepares for a crucial prime ministerial vote.

The Caretaker Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, confirmed the coalition's stance during a meeting at the People's Party headquarters. After about an hour of discussions, he addressed the media, stating that the coalition is prepared to dissolve the House within four months, as required by the PP.

The People's Party has outlined specific conditions for their support, including the new prime minister agreeing to dissolve the House within four months and holding a referendum on a new constitution.

The coalition has presented a united stance in accepting these demands, viewing the current political situation as a crisis requiring collective solutions. The Pheu Thai Party, another member of the coalition, is lobbying the People's Party to back their candidate, Chaikasem Nitisiri, as the 32nd prime minister.

However, the PP has yet to comment on the coalition's commitment to their conditions as of press time last night. The PP has also stated that they will remain in opposition, scrutinizing the government without joining the cabinet.

The coalition's first priority, if a government is formed, would be constitutional reform to "reset politics" for greater efficiency. They have also proposed not interfering in judicial proceedings as essential for transparency.

The People's Party is also being courted by the Bhumjaithai Party, whose leader Anutin Charnvirakul is another contender for the premiership. Bhumjaithai leader Mr. Anutin showed no outward signs of pressure amid the contest, dining at a well-known goose stew restaurant in Bangkok.

Meanwhile, two Democrat Party figures, Dej-is Khaothong and Chaichana Detdacho, were absent from the meeting as they left early for party meetings. One member from the United Thai Nation Party was unable to attend due to illness.

The party that ultimately decided to support the election of the new chancellor is the coalition formed by CDU, CSU, and SPD after their coalition negotiations. The official decision will be made by the Bundestag upon the proposal of the Federal President, following the conclusion of coalition talks and the presentation of a coalition agreement.

Other agenda items will be discussed later, and the coalition has not ruled out the idea of reinstating the 1997 constitution. The PP's executive committee is scheduled to meet on Monday to deliberate before making a final decision.

In conclusion, the coalition's commitment to the People's Party's conditions and the ongoing negotiations with other parties promise an interesting turn of events in Thailand's political landscape.