Thai MPs ready to form opposition bloc; PheuThai set up internal committee
Parliamentary elections are approaching, and the People's Party (Pheua Tham) has mobilized its 40+ members for a meeting on March 9th where they will select leaders who may challenge Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to form an opposition bloc if he loses re-election in April.
Key Points
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1Thailand's People Power Party (PPP) is preparing to select its parliamentary party leadership, potentially including a speaker and deputy leader.
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2The PPP has not yet confirmed whether the Pheu Thai or Gracious Democracy parties will join them in opposing this selection process.
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3Party members have no evidence of past involvement with other political factions that would prevent their participation as leaders.
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4PPP lawmakers are scheduled to meet on March 9, after which they aim to draft and push several laws through parliament.
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5The PPP plans to establish its own internal committee in April following the selection process.
Developments
Perspectives
Mr. Nattaphon Ruengpanyawut of the People's Party (PP) announced that party members are preparing to push for legislation in parliament, with a meeting scheduled this afternoon where they will select candidates or determine if there should be an election.
— [Mar 09, 13:22] NaewnaMr. Nattaphon Ruengpanyawut stated that PP members are reporting to the parliamentary secretary's office and preparing for a meeting in late afternoon where they will decide on pushing several laws before parliament opens.
— [Mar 09, 06:30] Infoquest.co.th'Tong' (Mr. Nattaphon Ruengpanyawut) is not yet confirmed to have the support of 'Parliamentary Party - Constitutional Court', but claims he has no evidence that they previously worked together in a different political party.
— [Mar 09, 13:22] Naewna'Tong' (Mr. Nattaphon Ruengpanyawut) is not yet confirmed to have the support of 'Parliamentary Party - Constitutional Court', but claims he has no evidence that they previously worked together in a different political party.
— [Mar 09, 13:22] Thaipost'Tong' (Mr. Nattaphon Ruengpanyawut) is not yet confirmed to have the support of 'Parliamentary Party - Constitutional Court', but claims he has no evidence that they previously worked together in a different political party.
— [Mar 09, 13:22] Matichon.co.th