Prachachart Party leader Wan Noor emerges as compromise candidate for House speaker
Pheu Thai deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said the two parties had chosen Wan Noor as House speaker as the solution to end their stand-off.
Thai king inaugurates parliament as Move Forward looks to lead new government
But a Move Forward-led government is not a certainty, analysts say.
Challenges ahead as Thailand’s reformist party eyes PM post
Thailand is set to convene its first session of Parliament following the May 14 general election, but it remains far from certain who will become prime minister.
Coalition vying to form government still can’t agree on House speaker post
The joint meeting of the eight parties also discussed their transition team's progress on critical issues, such as energy, the digital economy, the cost of living, public…
Rift among Democrats opens with call to change rules for electing leader
The Democrats will elect a new leader on July 9, after Jurin Laksanawisit stepped down to take responsibility for the party’s resounding defeat in the May 14 election.
Prayut calls for swift and peaceful formation of new government
Outgoing PM Prayut also vowed that he will not offer himself as a candidate for the next prime minister, but said he will continue as premier until a new Cabinet is sworn in.
Move Forward leader Pita says he has enough support in Senate to become next PM
He said he was still confident of becoming the next prime minister as he led winning party candidates to register as MPs on June 27, 2023.
Pheu Thai, Move Forward will settle House speaker row in time for July 3 opening: Srettha
It is believed that Srettha Thavisin, the Pheu Thai PM candidate, will be nominated to contest for the PM’s seat if Pita’s bid fails.
Why Prayut will continue living in his Army residence after his PM term ends
Although Prayut is expected to leave office as prime minister once the next PM is elected, there are no regulations to force him to leave the official residence.
Police, military prepare for mass protests if Pita’s bid to be PM is thwarted
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat will need a majority of the votes from 750 MPs and senators to be elected prime minister.