Withdrawn allegations of Lese-majeste against interim Prime Minister Phumtham

In a significant development for Thailand's political landscape, various parties have taken steps to resolve ongoing disputes, paving the way for a potential resolution to the ongoing crisis.

The caretaker Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, is no longer facing criminal charges related to lese-majeste, as the Bhumjaithai Party's legal affairs team head, Supachai Jaisamut, has withdrawn his complaint. The complaint, filed over the caretaker Prime Minister's attempt to dissolve the House of Representatives, accused him of violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese-majeste law.

Mr. Jaisamut, along with a list MP and an activist, have withdrawn their complaints against the caretaker Prime Minister. In a statement on his Facebook account, Mr. Supachai cited his decision as being due to confirmation that a House vote for a new prime minister had been scheduled.

The House Speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, has issued a notice summoning MPs to convene for a vote to select a new prime minister on Friday. The winning candidate will need 247 votes from the 492 current House members.

Meanwhile, Mr. Thaikorn, one of the parties who withdrew the complaint, has expressed reassurance that there would be no second attempt to dissolve the House. He believes the caretaker prime minister acknowledged his mistake and should be given the opportunity to allow the political process to proceed normally, with the vote taking place on Friday.

The Bhumjaithai Party leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, has stated that he has 146 MPs lined up behind him, including 69 from Bhumjaithai. The 143-member People's Party, the largest party in parliament, has declared its support for Mr. Anutin to form a government.

However, the Pheu Thai Party has announced that if their candidate, Chaikasem Nitsiri, is chosen as prime minister, the party would dissolve the House immediately after presenting its policy statement.

The Privy Council reportedly returned the dissolution decree submitted by Mr. Phumtham, citing procedural and legal concerns. As of now, there is no indication of a renewed effort to submit a second decree.

Some members of the opposition People's Party have urged for the complaints against the caretaker Prime Minister to be withdrawn, saying they are an unnecessary distraction at a time when political tensions are high.

This series of events marks a significant shift in Thailand's political landscape, and the coming days promise to be crucial in determining the direction of the country's political future. The vote on Friday will be a pivotal moment, as Thailand moves towards resolving its political crisis.