Bangkok [Thailand], August 3: Political parties in the coalition, which hope to form a new Thai government after a general election in May, announced yesterday that Pita Limjaroenrat's Progressive Party (MFP) was excluded from the coalition, according to reports. Reuters.
The MFP was the party that won the most seats in the lower house in the May 14 election , with 151 seats. The MFP then assembled an eight-party coalition, including the runner-up Pheu Thai (which won 141 seats). After forming an eight-party coalition, the MFP tried twice to get Mr Pita (43) elected prime minister , but the attempt was blocked by conservative opponents and the upper house of parliament with many MPs led by the military. designated team. Conservative opposition to the MFP stems from the party's commitment to reform the crime law.
Meanwhile, Mr. PhumthamWechayachai, deputy leader of Pheu Thai , stressed that the government led by his party would not support amending the law on military crimes but would focus on solving economic and political issues. . Pheu Thai said it will nominate businessman SretthaThavisin (60 years old) for the parliamentary vote to elect a new prime minister, scheduled for August 4.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper