Get ready for a political rollercoaster! 🎢 On Friday, Thailand’s Bhumjaithai party announced it’s in active talks with other players in parliament to build a new coalition. The move comes hot on the heels of the Constitutional Court’s decision to oust former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra earlier that day.
Bhumjaithai’s top guy, Deputy Prime Minister and party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, revealed they’ve agreed to key demands from the opposition People’s Party—namely, a roadmap for constitutional amendments, a plan to settle the long-standing border dispute with Cambodia, and a promise to dissolve parliament within four months. Talk about hitting the ground running! 🏃♂️💨
Behind the scenes, a series of meetings have been unfolding as Bhumjaithai and potential partners crunch details on power-sharing, policy goals and who gets which cabinet posts. 🤝 Alliances in Thai politics can shift fast, and every handshake could be the one that seals the deal.
If these talks succeed, Thailand could see some of its biggest political reforms in years: rewriting the charter, securing peace along the Cambodian frontier, and calling a fresh vote to reset the political landscape. Will this coalition usher in a new era? Only time will tell—but we’ll be watching! 👀
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story! 🌟
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Thailand's Bhumjaithai talking to parties in bid to form government
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