Bhumjaithai comes on board to form government as Pheu Thai accepts its conditions
The Pheu Thai Party and Bhumjaithai Party, on Aug 7, 2023 evening, announced progress in forming a new coalition government.
Democrat Party election falls through again as rifts get deeper
The party had to adjourn its general assembly because only 223 voting members had shown up, instead of the 250 required by the party’s charter.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court defers decision on petition from ombudsmen
After receiving clarification from the ombudsmen, the Constitutional Court will meet at 7.30pm on August 19 to consider whether it will accept the petition for a judicial review.
Efforts to cobble together Thai government face further delay
Despite winning the May 14 election with 151 Lower House seats, the Move Forward Party and Mr Pita Limjaroenrat have been unable to form the government.
Parliament President Wan Noor postpones vote on new PM pending a court ruling
Meanwhile, police still had their security plan in place for the parliamentary meeting as it remained unclear whether protesters would gather near the Parliament building.
Thaksin likely to postpone his return to Thailand amid delay in government formation
The latest development on the delay in Thaksin’s return comes amidst reports that the parliamentary vote on Thailand’s next prime minister would not be held on August 4.
Pheu Thai hints at coalition govt of ‘diverse political groups to achieve reconciliation
Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said that Pheu Thai was working to “gather support from all sides” for its ongoing attempt to form a new coalition…
Move Forward Party apologises to supporters for being unable to form government
However, the party would still work wholeheartedly to push forward its political ideology, said party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon.
Pheu Thai leader explains why Move Forward was dropped like a hot potato
Now that it has backed away from the eight-party alliance, Pheu Thai will likely have no option but to join junta-backed parties to ensure sufficient parliamentary votes.
Thailand’s political dysfunction must end this month, business lobby group warns
A representative said that the lack of progress these days is eroding business confidence to invest further, which is not good for the country's competitiveness.