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Thailand’s People’s Party still undecided on Prime Minister vote, awaits member input for final decision

Parit Wacharasindhu, party-list MP and spokesperson for the People’s Party, confirmed that the party has yet to reach a conclusion, as they are still gathering opinions from all sides, including MP meetings, consultations with local networks, and feedback from over 100,000 party members nationwide via online channels.

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Parit Wacharasindhu, spokesperson of the opposition People's Party, speaks to the media at the party headquarters in Bangkok on September 2, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

September 3, 2025

BANGKOK – Parit Wacharasindhu, party-list MP and spokesperson for the People’s Party (PPLE), on Tuesday provided an update on the party’s decision-making process regarding the new Prime Minister. He confirmed that the party has yet to reach a conclusion, as they are still gathering opinions from all sides, including MP meetings, consultations with local networks, and feedback from over 100,000 party members nationwide via online channels. As of now, more than 10,000 responses have been received.

Parit emphasised that the best solution for the country is the dissolution of the House and holding early elections. He urged Phumtham Wechayachai, the acting Prime Minister, to use his powers to return power to the people. If no action is taken, the People’s Party will proceed with the Prime Minister vote under the party’s three key conditions, which will serve as a framework leading to an election, he said.

The PPLE had earlier announced that it would support a PM candidate under the following three conditions:

  1. The new prime minister must dissolve the House of Representatives within four months of delivering their policy statement to parliament.
  2. The new cabinet must hold a referendum on amending the 2017 constitution to allow for a new charter to be drafted by a directly elected Constituent Assembly. This referendum must be held no later than the date of the new general election.
  3. The People’s Party will remain in opposition, fully scrutinising the new government’s actions, and will not accept any ministerial positions.

The spokesperson also questioned Pheu Thai Party, particularly its delay in deciding, suggesting it may indicate a focus on political power rather than national interest. He called for clarification on the “white knight” rumours, amid conflicting reports between the negotiating team and Chaikasem Nitisiri, the Pheu Thai Prime Minister candidate.

Parit acknowledged differences of opinion within the party but stressed that the People’s Party would respect all voices and move forward with unity. He also denied claims linking the decision to the 44 MPs’ case, stating that the final decision would come from the party’s executive committee, which will consider all relevant factors and information.

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